Our Purpose

The Sawyer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with charitable organizations around the world to expand access to clean, safe drinking water. Through point-of-use water filtration solutions, we support locally led projects that improve health and strengthen communities in underserved areas.

Four men smiling and holding white Sawyer bucket water filters in a green rural village setting.
clean water for all

Our Pillars

Since its creation in 2021, The Sawyer Foundation has existed to bring clean drinking water to families around the globe.

Our three pillars include university level global health education & research, transformational community development, and providing relief in disaster situations.

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Global Health Education & Research

We partner with institutions of higher education, including Hope College, Calvin University, and Messiah University, investing in students, global health programs, and research that advance health and well-being in developing countries.

Smiling boy stands outdoors holding a bucket with a water filter and a glass of clean water.

Transformational Community Development

Over 140 organizations around the world use Sawyer technology to provide families with clean water. Through seed grants and ongoing support, we help organizations launch projects, measure their impact, and build sustainable solutions within the communities they serve.

Four people standing outside Habitat for Humanity ReStore holding Sawyer bucket water filters.

Disaster Relief

The Sawyer Foundation aids organizations providing clean drinking water in disaster situations, from hurricanes and earthquakes to war-impacted areas.