Grantmaking public charity · EIN 73-1006395
National Rural Water Association
Duncan, OK
National Rural Water Association is a public charity that makes grants based in Duncan, OK. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $60.9M in grants paid across 60 grants, with $89.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to California Rural Water Assoc, Minnesota Rural Water Assoc and Texas Rural Water Assoc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Rural Water Association's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Each state affiliate is required to have a set of books for each program they have and submit a monthly financial statement. nrwa reviews the financials and, if warranted, the state is asked to submit a detailed general ledger and/or copies of supported documentation for items in question. the state affiliate is also required to submit an annual audit and their detailed budget, which is also reviewed by nrwa.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To strengthen state associations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Rural Water Assoc | Sacramento, CA | Sub-Award | $2,025,432 |
| Minnesota Rural Water Assoc | Elbow Lake, MN | Sub-Award | $1,851,153 |
| Texas Rural Water Assoc | Austin, TX | Sub-Award | $1,715,841 |
| South Dakota Assoc of Rural Water | Sioux Falls, SD | Sub-Award | $1,618,628 |
| Kansas Rural Water Assoc | Seneca, KS | Sub-Award | $1,566,682 |
| South Carolina Rural Water Assoc | Clinton, SC | Sub-Award | $1,553,784 |
| Kentucky Rural Water Assoc | Bowling Green, KY | Sub-Award | $1,544,929 |
| Florida Rural Water Assoc | Tallahassee, FL | Sub-Award | $1,509,761 |
| Missouri Rural Water Assoc | Ashland, MO | Sub-Award | $1,495,123 |
| Mississippi Rural Water Assoc | Raymond, MS | Sub-Award | $1,490,844 |
| Colorado Rural Water Assoc | Pueblo West, CO | Sub-Award | $1,473,726 |
| New York Rural Water Assoc | Claverack, NY | Sub-Award | $1,440,218 |
| Alliance of Indiana Rural Water Assoc | Franklin, IN | Sub-Award | $1,430,357 |
| North Dakota Rural Water System Assoc | Bismark, ND | Sub-Award | $1,421,234 |
| Montana Rural Water Assoc | Great Falls, MT | Sub-Award | $1,417,279 |
| Alabama Rural Water Assoc | Montgomery, AL | Sub-Award | $1,406,820 |
| Illinois Rural Water Assoc | Taylorville, IL | Sub-Award | $1,402,908 |
| Oregon Assoc of Water Utilities | Independence, OR | Sub-Award | $1,395,887 |
| Arkansas Rural Water Assoc | Lonoke, AR | Sub-Award | $1,374,688 |
| Tennessee Assoc of Utilities | Murfreesboro, TN | Sub-Award | $1,368,928 |
| Louisiana Rural Water Assoc | Kinder, LA | Sub-Award | $1,343,396 |
| West Virginia Rural Water Assoc | Scott Depot, WV | Sub-Award | $1,326,853 |
| Rural Water Assoc of Utah | Bluffdale, UT | Sub-Award | $1,301,023 |
| North Carolina Rural Water Assoc | Welcome, NC | Sub-Award | $1,288,289 |
| New Mexico Rural Water Assoc | Albuquerque, NM | Sub-Award | $1,266,316 |
The 25 largest of 60 grants listed on the return. 11 grants to individuals ($60K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does National Rural Water Association accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Rural Water Association's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does National Rural Water Association give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $60,927,870 in grants paid (60 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has National Rural Water Association funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to California Rural Water Assoc (CA), $2.03M, Minnesota Rural Water Assoc (MN), $1.85M, Texas Rural Water Assoc (TX), $1.72M, South Dakota Assoc of Rural Water (SD), $1.62M and Kansas Rural Water Assoc (KS), $1.57M.