We operate as a light and efficient organization, so that 97% of your donations go directly to our water projects.

2026 begins our 22nd year as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We take great pride in maximizing the proportion of our funds that go directly to benefit the people of Tanzania. Management of this organization is accomplished primarily by the volunteer and unpaid efforts of the TLP Leadership Team in the USA. This is the main reason for the low percentage of management expenses.

Tanzania Life Project is funded through private donations. There are two fund drive mailings per year (April and November) which sustain the operations. Each fundraising appeal includes a newsletter that communicates the progress of TLP’s water installations in the Dodoma Region.

From its inception, Tanzania Life Project has accomplished the following:

• Invested $3,528,000 in local projects
• Installed new water systems in 20 villages
• Brought clean water to over 102,400 people

Annual donations support budgeted expenses of approximately $275,000 - $300,000. This covers the installation of a full water system in one village per year. As the sketch below illustrates, a typical installation includes:

• Cooling tank
• Engine
• Generator
• Submersible pump
• Elevated reservoir
• Distribution points

Tanzania Life Project (USA) works in partnership with Tanzania Life Project (T), a local NGO in Tanzania which has an office located in Ipagala. Tanzania Life Project (T) manages all water installation contracts with local agencies and contractors in collaboration with Tanzania Life Project (USA).

Detailed information can be found on the Form 990 Federal Tax Forms linked below. Our operating procedures and conflict of interest forms are available upon request.