Join That Sounds Fun in solving the water crisis.
The water crisis is massive. But together, we can solve it. Join The Spring, our community of monthly givers, to bring clean and safe water to families around the world every single month.
Other Ways to Give
Donate by Check
Make checks payable to charity: water. If you're donating in honor of someone, sponsoring a water project or want to direct your donation to our operating costs, please write that in the memo of your check.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept donations to The Spring via check.
Tax receipts will be mailed within four to six weeks after the donation has been processed.
International Giving
charity: water is a registered charity in the UK. To make a tax-efficient donation in GBP, visit charitywateruk.org. For other international donations, we accept bank issued money orders in USD. Money orders should be made payable to charity: water and can be mailed to the address below. For donations over $6,000, we also accept wire transfers; email info@charitywater.org for more information.
Please note, only donations made by eligible US taxpayers may be tax-deductible.
Donate Stock
We're able to accept donations in the form of stock, government (including municipal) debt and corporate debt through the Depository Trust Company (DTC). For security, settlement and reduced paperwork, electronic transfer through the DTC is preferred. This can be arranged from most brokerage accounts.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept donations to The Spring via stock.
Please contact info@charitywater.org for more information on making a stock donation.
That Sounds Fun
Each week Annie F. Downs shares some of her favorite things while interviewing friends. Pretty much if it sounds fun to Annie, you’re going to hear about it. Which is why she recently interviewed charity: water's founder, Scott Harrison, about how he started the organization.
Listen in
703 million people lack basic access to clean and safe drinking water. We’re on a mission to change that.
We believe that sustainable work is locally-led. Along with implementing community-owned water projects, our local partners help facilitate comprehensive water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programming to protect everyone’s long-term health.
152,665
Water Projects Funded
This number represents all water projects funded by charity: water, including completed projects and those under construction. This number is dynamic and updates as we receive new information from our partners in the field.
18,438,574
People Will Be Served
This number represents the total number of people who will gain access to clean water as reported by our implementing partners. This number is dynamic and updates as we receive new information from our partners in the field.
You belong here.
This incredible community is composed of generous, passionate, and determined people—like you—from more than 100 countries around the world. They’re world changers and history makers. And you’re going to fit right in.
“I used to have monthly subscriptions with several different companies. But then the makeup, tote bags, and international snacks started to accumulate. With The Spring, I can donate that money and see the impact my support makes around the world.”
Cindy Agoncillo
“The Spring isn't just a subscription. It's a community of passionate investors. Being part of The Spring makes me hopeful that there will be more children who can dream bigger because they don't have to carry the weight of dirty water.”
Krupa Patel
“I'm currently an environmental engineer working on improving New York City's water and wastewater resources. Water is something that is very important to me, and access to clean water is something that we often take for granted.”
Larry Ge