Donor FAQ
Yes, WaterStep is an international water organization, incorporated as a Kentucky nonprofit, qualified under U.S. Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Donations to WaterStep are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by federal and state law.
Secure credit card donations can be made online or over the phone at (502) 568-6342. Donations can also be made by sending a check to:
Monthly Giving
WaterStep’s simple monthly giving program allows donors to set up an automatic monthly gift via credit card or bank draft. A monthly gift can be set up online or over the phone at (502) 568-6342.
Shoe Program
Through the Shoe Program, individuals and organizations like schools, churches, and businesses host shoes drives to support WaterStep’s mission to save lives with safe water. Individual shoe donations can also be made at ongoing shoe drops at more than 200 locations around the Louisville area.
You can find tax information in Financials.

AMAZONSMILE
Support water projects with your Amazon purchases. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know – same products, same prices, same service. Select WaterStep to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection.

Kroger Community Rewards
If you shop at Kroger grocery store, buying groceries can help save lives with safe water. Log in at Kroger.com/CommunityRewards and search for WaterStep, or use our code 10390. Shop and earn rewards for WaterStep every time you use your Kroger card. Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.