Ryan's Well Foundation

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About Ryan's Well Foundation

Overview

Ryan's Well Foundation is dedicated to providing clean water and sanitation projects in developing countries. Their programs include building various types of water wells, catchment facilities, protected springs, and pipelines. They also focus on educating communities about the importance of clean water and water conservation through videos, newsletters, educational packages, and outreach events. Additionally, the foundation aims to motivate others to take action by demonstrating the impact of individual efforts, inspiring change through speaking engagements.

Mission

Build a more equitable world through clean water and sanitation, leaving each community we work with empowered and self-sufficient. Ryan's Well Foundation, together with local partners, provides access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene education in the poorest regions of developing countries.

Vision

We educate people about the importance of accessing safe water and sanitation services, and look to motivate people of all ages to take action and effect positive change in the world. We firmly believe that a gendered approach to WASH can positively impact the social, political and economic position of women.

Unique value proposition

Founded by a 6-year-old boy who raised money to build his first well in Uganda, Ryan's Well Foundation demonstrates the power of one person to create lasting change. We focus on community-led clean water projects and maintain long-term partnerships with local organizations to ensure sustainable impact.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$909,477
Expenses (2025)
$1,075,266
Total assets
$1,008,300
Liabilities
$23,802
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $909,477.00 $1,075,266.00 $160,552.00 $107,690.00 $70,311.00
2024 $932,812.00 $905,808.00 $199,721.00 $84,844.00 $28,892.00
2023 $734,480.00 $861,144.00 $746,311.00 $78,366.00 $36,467.00
2022 $1,053,610.00 $885,922.00 $774,736.00 $76,113.00 $35,075.00
2021 $834,371.00 $756,473.00 $644,117.00 $82,245.00 $30,111.00
2020 $866,190.00 $711,659.00 $582,482.00 $71,736.00 $57,440.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

RH

Ryan Hreljac

Executive Director

YN

Yessey Ndyamuhaki

Project Manager

RN

Rosemina Nathoo

Board Chair

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