CHRIS SCHORTGEN
100 For All is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing the global water crisis. Through collaboration with mission-aligned organizations, sponsors, and donations, we raise social consciousness about the water crisis, create new strategies to promote water sustainability, and install cost-efficient water treatment solutions to affected regions across the world.
At 100 For All, we recognize that water is a luxury we cannot afford to lose, and as such, seek to unite humans to embrace the tremendous challenges that water-related issues have brought to us. Meaningful action requires not only that we raise awareness among the public, but also that we leverage tools and technology at our disposal to confront the challenges directly.
You can play a vital role today by donating to our programs and joining us. We appreciate your support.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY WATER?
In the time it takes a person to read this sentence, a person has died due to waterborne disease. Indeed, as many as 600,000 children die each year from water-related disease. Yet while the statistics about the global water issues seem grim, progress is being made every minute through collective action. We believe we have the tools and technology to help eliminate water contamination.
HOW DOES 100 FOR ALL SUPPORT ITSELF?
100 For All’s operations are supported directly by donations from foundations and individual supporters. We do not take any percentage of donations made to specific projects. In other words, 100% of donations made towards one of our clean water initiatives go to that specific project directly and completely.
WHAT IS 100 FOR ALL'S VISION?
100 For All's vision is a world where important causes are automatically supported by default human activity. Where all things that motivate people to act in their own self-interest are aligned with causes that promote the welfare of all people and the planet they inhabit. We envision a world where all people have access to the opportunities essential to a meaningful, healthy, and creative life.
WOMEN AND WATER
According to the United Nations's reports, globally women and girls are the primary water suppliers for their families. In households without access to drinking water on their premises, they often trek long distance to collect water to meet their families’ basic needs. Meanwhile, women’s involvement in the planning, financing, and upkeep of community water projects makes those projects six to seven times more effective. Our goal is to mitigate water crisis and improve water sanitation globally and we believe such a goal should include gender-sensitive indicators, in order to effectively promote achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment, in particular for the poorest and most vulnerable women.
OUR TEAM
CHRIS SCHORTGEN
Chris Schortgen is the founder of 100 For All. Chris is responsible for all facets of the business, placing particular emphasis on social impact as 100 For All expands. A graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University, Chris has spent years traveling internationally and through his travels became inspired to build an organization dedicated to combating social justice issues, both at home and abroad.
PAUL GIMENEZ
Paul Gimenez is committed to addressing the world's most challenging inequities through innovation, collaboration, and technology. Paul has worked with the nation's top universities to better understand the brain basis of human morality, learning development, and emotion. Holding degrees from UC Berkeley and Columbia University, Paul guides the vision and strategic direction of 100 For All.
STEVEN TORRISI
Steven Torrisi holds a BA in business and accounting from Barry University and has been involved in broad-ranging industries, spanning fashion, entertainment, art, and humanitarian organizations. Steven is deeply committed to building a global network of unified individuals and communities to help raise awareness, aid, and ultimately end the world water crisis.