2020-07-10T10:40:29-07:00 2019-12-31 262785996 LICHTER YU AND ASSOCIATES INC 21031 Ventura Blvd Ste 316 Woodland Hills CA 91364 990 2019-01-01 460686920 THE DIGDEEP RIGHT TO WATER PROJECT DIGD 7159040216 3308 DESCANSO DRIVE LOS ANGELES CA 90026 GEORGE MCGRAW Executive Director 2020-07-09 true Lawrence P Lichter P00904612 8187890265 2019 2020-09-22 18:59:49Z GEORGE MCGRAW 3308 DESCANSO DRIVE LOS ANGELES CA 90026 3116757 false X DIGDEEP.ORG X 2012 CA TO FOSTER ACCESS TO SAFE, CLEAN WATER TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS WORLDWIDE WITH FOCUSON PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACCESSPROJECTS.TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE REASONABLY RELATED TO OR IN FURTHERANCE OF ITSSTATED CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OR IN ANY OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. 8 7 22 8 0 2233748 3072777 7658 10528 22568 13754 2244276 3116757 0 0 381876 729813 3000 30188 166911 1027716 1655320 1412592 2415321 831684 701436 3046319 3852702 28481 128725 3017838 3723977 TO FOSTER ACCESS TO SAFE, CLEAN WATER TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS WORLDWIDE WITH FOCUSON PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACCESSPROJECTS.TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE REASONABLY RELATED TO OR IN FURTHERANCE OF ITSSTATED CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OR IN ANY OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. false false 1760210 WATER ACCESS PROJECTS EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO BUILD AND MANAGE LOW-COST, LOCALLY-LEDSYSTEMS THAT BRING SAFE, HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER INTO HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITYCENTERS. SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2019 INCLUDE:1. FINISHING A PROJECT TO BRING CLEAN, SAFE RUNNING WATER TO 23 BUILDINGS AND 120 STUDENTS AND STAFF AT ST.MICHAEL'S ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN WINDOW ROCK. AZ.2. EXPANSION OF THE NAVAJO WATER PROJECT INTO NEW COMMUNITIES IN ARIZONA AND UTAH.3. INSTALLATION OF 120 SOLAR POWERED HOME WATER SYSTEMS SERVINGNAVAJO FAMILIES IN NEW MEXICO, ARIZONA AND UTAH WITH CLEAN, RUNNING WATER, FOR THE FIRST TIME.4. MAPPING, TESTING, AND REHABILITATING NEW WELLS FOR OUR PROJECTS.5. COMPLETION OF A "COMMUNITY PLUMBING CHALLENGE" UNITING VOLUNTEER PLUMBERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO BRING CLEAN, RUNNING WATER TO HOMES AND THE CHAPTER HOUSE IN NAVAJO MOUNTAIN, UTAH. 320321 EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECTS HELP AMERICANS FORM A DEEP AND LASTING CONNECTION TO THE WATER WEOFTEN TAKE FOR GRANTED. SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2019 INCLUDE:1. RELEASING THE FIRST NATIONAL STUDY ON WATER AND SANITATION ACCESS, "CLOSING THE WATER ACCESS GAP IN THE UNITED STATES: AN ACTION PLAN" WHICH FOUND THAT SOME 2.2M+ AMERICANS STILL LACK ACCESS TO THIS BASIC RESOURCE AND THAT RACE IS THE STRONGEST PREDICTOR.WE LEVERAGED PRESS ATTENTION FROM PIECES IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, NPR, WASHINGTON POST AND OTHERS.2. ASSEMBLING A BOARD OF 32 SENIOR ADVISORS FROM THE WATER INDUSTRY, TRADE GROUPS, NON PROFITS, TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, REGULATORS, ACADEMICS AND FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES TO GUIDE OUR RESEARCH AND EXPANSION WORK.3. LEVERAGING PRESS ATTENTION FROM PIECES ON PBS NEWS HOUR, THE LA TIMES, PAPERMAGAZINE, AND OTHERS.4. ENGAGING YOUNG INDIGENOUS LEADERS THROUGH OUR PRESENCE AT AN INDIGENOUS LEARNING EVENT AT RALPH LAUREN, A PARTNERSHIP WITH M.I.T., MNI KI WIKAN (INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S WATER SUMMIT), AND THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S MARCH. 5. TEAMING UP WITH NATIVE INFLUENCER ALLEN SALWAY (@LILNATIVEBOY) FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY CAMPAIGN, SUPPORTING NATIVE ARTISTS AND RAISING ENOUGH FUNDS TO BRING CLEAN, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO 16 FAMILIES. 2080531 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 25 0 true 22 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X GEORGE MCGRAW 7159040216 3308 DESCANSO DRIVE LOS ANGELES CA 90026 GEORGE MCGRAW CEO 58.00 0.00 X X 132000 0 0 DAVID HAYES Chairman 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JON FLIP CROFT-CADERAO Vice President 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE MCCORMICK Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE PETER Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GLORIA CORDERO Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAIN HANSEN Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMY HERSKOVITZ Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 132000 1 false false false 0 3072777 3072777 OTHER INCOME 7658 7658 7658 22568 17895 4673 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS 13754 13754 13754 3116757 39307 4673 0 0 0 0 132000 79200 19800 33000 0 495218 394655 46881 53682 0 29420 23342 2460 3618 73175 53560 13821 5794 0 0 35884 23523 12361 0 30188 30188 0 144495 105212 38243 1040 6774 3496 327 2951 56383 24434 15373 16576 0 0 34293 33426 867 198606 185308 3853 9445 0 0 0 0 50948 50948 35660 34048 1612 PROJECT COSTS 1049767 1049767 SUPPLIES 14298 6930 6601 767 IN-KIND EXPENSES 13754 10713 3041 BANK FEES 10672 298 799 9575 3786 1671 1840 275 2415321 2080531 167879 166911 1906976 2293598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11300 17120 602576 89616 103450 512960 1024593 1029024 0 0 0 0 3046319 3852702 28481 57447 71278 28481 128725 X 119017 947086 2898821 2776891 3017838 3723977 3046319 3852702 701436 4703 X false true X true false X 1527415 1295773 1461550 2098465 3072777 9455980 0 0 0 0 1527415 1295773 1461550 2098465 3072777 9455980 0 0 9455980 9481 27271 36752 0 9481 27271 36752 0 4909 21412 26321 1527415 1295773 1461550 2112855 3121460 9519053 0.99340 0.00390 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 600414 87454 512960 2162 2162 512960 3116757 3116757 3116757 2415321 2415321 2415321 X X X X true LISA GLUCK STRATEGIC PHIL 818 N CROFT AVE 204 LOS ANGELES CA 90069 CONSULTING false 22000 22000 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE 990 FORM IS REVIEWED IN FINAL DRAFT FORM BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR AND TREASURER BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED AND ISSUED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Entity regularly updates its policy and distributes to, and inquires of, all possible parties where a conflict could possibly exist. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management When reviewing compensation, the compensation committee reviews the most current Compensation & Benefits Survey for Southern & Central California Nonprofits published by Nonprofit Management Solutions. This independent annual survey of salaries & benefits for nonprofit organizations is used as a benchmark to determine compensation, and budget for programs. If changes are suggested for the Executive Director, the committee would make a recommendation and any changes, approved by the committee are then forwarded to the Board for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees When reviewing compensation, the compensation committee reviews the most current Compensation & Benefits Survey for Southern & Central California Nonprofits published by Nonprofit Management Solutions. This independent annual survey of salaries & benefits for nonprofit organizations is used as a benchmark to determine compensation, and budget for programs. If changes are suggested for the Executive Director, the committee would make a recommendation and any changes, approved by the committee are then forwarded to the Board for approval. Annual staff reviews, a reassessment of assigned duties and consulting the Benefits Survey are guidelines followed by the Executive Director when assessing staff compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon written request documents are provided.