The short answer
The registry records Clean Water Charity Donation as a possible interpretation of CHARITY WATER. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Tracing a charity: water donation
Unreviewed registry note: A charge from charity: water typically originates from their popular recurring donation program known as 'The Spring.' Members of The Spring commit to a monthly pledge that funds ongoing clean water projects globally. The organization is highly regarded for its marketing transparency, meaning donors usually receive frequent email updates about exactly which projects their funds are supporting.
- Search your email history Unreviewed registry note: Look for a confirmation receipt or a 'Welcome to The Spring' email to confirm your active monthly donor status.
- Check social media feeds Unreviewed registry note: Review your recent social media activity to see if you donated to a friend's birthday fundraising campaign.
Does 100% of my donation actually go to water projects?
Unreviewed registry note: Yes, charity: water operates on a unique model where private donors cover all operational costs, allowing 100% of public donations to directly fund water projects.
Resolving unrecognized charity: water charges
Unreviewed registry note: If the charge is unexpected, consult with other members of your household before assuming fraudulent activity. Because their birthday campaigns are so prominent on social media, it is very common for a spouse or teenager to use a shared family card to contribute to a friend's fundraiser. Clarifying the purchase internally usually resolves the mystery quickly.
Unreviewed registry note: In the rare event that the charge is genuinely unauthorized and no one in your household made the pledge, contact your financial institution immediately. Fraudsters occasionally use reputable charities to test stolen credit card numbers. Your bank will secure the account and process a chargeback for the unauthorized transaction.
- Ask about recent birthday donations Unreviewed registry note: Inquire with family members if they recently utilized a shared account to donate to a peer-to-peer birthday campaign.
- Report potential card testing Unreviewed registry note: If the charge is entirely unauthorized, call your bank's fraud line immediately to secure your account and initiate a dispute.
Are donations to charity: water tax-deductible?
Unreviewed registry note: Yes, charity: water is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your contributions are fully tax-deductible in the United States.
Independent reference — not affiliated with charity: water. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
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- charity: water The Spring https://www.charitywater.org/the-spring
- Charity Navigator charity: water https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12548
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