Water 4 Kids International

What Water 4 Kids International does

Water 4 Kids International (W4KI) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as the water-focused division of Hope 4 Kids International (Tax ID: 47-1686704). Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, W4KI addresses unsafe drinking water in water-insecure regions by drilling deep water wells (boreholes) and deploying complementary water solutions in rural communities across East Africa and Asia—specifically Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, India, Nepal, the Philippines, Liberia, and Bangladesh. The organization prioritizes villages near primary schools, medical clinics, and trading centers, and has reported drilling more than 800 deep boreholes since 2007 (including 800+ across 26 districts in Uganda alone) impacting more than 1,000,000 lives.

W4KI's core product is the deep water well, priced at $10,500 per well and engineered to last 30-50 years using hand pumps that do not require electricity. The technical portfolio extends to high-yield production wells connected to solar-powered submersible pumps for institutional sites (schools, hospitals, campuses), household water filtration devices priced under $50 that remove 99.9% of bacteria at the 1-micron level, rain harvesting systems using gutters and storage tanks, and cistern reservoirs engineered to hold thousands of gallons. Every water project is bundled with hygiene and sanitation training plus an operation and maintenance program that establishes local water committees to oversee long-term functionality; W4KI conducts periodic borehole evaluations to ensure sustained operations.

W4KI's revenue model is donation-driven and channel-diversified. Income streams include one-time individual donations, the Circle the Thirsty monthly recurring giving program, honor/memorial gifts, legacy bequests (charitable lead trusts, life insurance, bequests), corporate matching programs, and event-based fundraising through Walk 4 Water events held in cities including Norterra AZ, Las Vegas NV, and Tampa Bay FL. Donations are accepted online, by mail, and by phone. The organization is also registered as an NGO in Uganda, enabling it to oversee village identification, drilling supervision, government collaboration, and community sensitization directly in-country. Youth engagement is supported through the LemonAiders program, and individual supporters can launch personal fundraising pages tied to specific villages they are helping.

Name

Water 4 Kids International

Legal name

Hope 4 Kids International

Website

https://w4ki.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Water 4 Kids International is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that drills deep water wells and deploys water solutions (filtration, rain harvesting, solar-powered pumps) for rural communities across eight countries in East Africa and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Clean Water Access

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Solutions (BPAGALAI)

Keywords

• Clean water access
• Borehole drilling services
• Hygiene sanitation training
• Well construction nonprofits
• Community water projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (One-time): One-time donations from individuals to fund specific water projects including deep water wells, hygiene kits, and water filtration devices. Donations can be made online via credit card or bank account.
2. Monthly Giving Program (Circle the Thirsty): Monthly recurring donations from monthly donors who collectively leverage their contributions to drill more wells faster for thirsty communities. Provides predictable revenue stream for operations.
3. Honor/Memorial Donations: Donations made in honor or memory of a loved one, often designated for specific water projects.
4. Legacy Gifts: Deferred giving options including bequests, gifts of life insurance, charitable lead trusts and other investments to leave a legacy of safe water.
5. Corporate Matching & Cause Marketing: Corporate matching programs where companies match employee donations, and cause marketing partnerships with businesses that give back to the organization.
6. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from Walk 4 Water events and individual/team fundraisers. Funds raised at events are used to bring clean water to communities, sometimes allowing multiple wells to be drilled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Water 4 Kids International is a nonprofit that drills deep-water boreholes (priced at $10,500 per well) and complementary clean-water infrastructure in remote villages across East Africa and Asia. Its offerings include deep water wells with hand pumps, solar-powered production wells, household water filtration devices (under $50), rain harvesting systems, and cistern reservoirs, each bundled with hygiene and sanitation training plus operation and maintenance support. The organization funds these projects through individual donations, monthly giving, Walk 4 Water events, corporate matching, and legacy gifts.

Product overview

Water 4 Kids International (W4KI) is a nonprofit organization that provides safe water solutions to disadvantaged communities, primarily in East Africa and Asia. The core product is deep water well (borehole) drilling at $10,500 per well, which includes hygiene and sanitation training and operation/maintenance support. Additional water solutions include production wells for larger facilities, water filtration devices (under $50), rain harvesting systems, and cistern reservoirs. W4KI also operates fundraising programs including Walk 4 Water events, individual fundraising pages for wells, Circle the Thirsty monthly giving, LemonAiders youth program, and hygiene kit assembly activities. All water projects include community training on the safe water chain, hygiene practices, and long-term maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deep Water Wells (Boreholes) Deep water wells drilled in remote villages that provide clean, safe drinking water via hand pumps requiring no electricity. Engineered to last 30–50 years and serve thousands of villagers per well. Funded at $10,500 per well through donations.
• Water Filtration System Individual household water filtration devices that remove life-threatening bacteria down to the 1-micron level with 99.9% effectiveness. Priced at under $50 per unit and suitable for filtering drinking and cooking water in remote locations.
• Production Wells with Solar-Powered Pumps High-yield production wells connected to solar-powered submersible pumps for larger facilities (schools, hospitals, campuses). Includes multiple water points such as community taps, bathrooms, showers, and sinks.
• Rain Harvesting Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ deep water wells drilled impacting over 1,000,000 lives
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hope 4 Kids InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater 4 Kids International is a division of Hope 4 Kids International, a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 47-1686704). W4KI operates as the water-focused vertical division of H4KI, leveraging shared infrastructure, events (Walk 4 Water), and operational support while maintaining its own identity and focus on water access projects.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Water4KidsInt
• Facebookfacebook.com/water4kidsinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/water-4-kids-international

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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