Grantmaking public charity · EIN 37-1833985
Water Foundation
Sacramento, CA
Water Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Sacramento, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.32M in grants paid across 88 grants, with $39M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Community Alliance with Family Farmers, National Wildlife Federation and Native Americans in Philanthropy.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Water Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Water foundation requires organizations to submit an application that includes a narrative describing the purpose of the project, along with an organizational budget, project budget, and financial statements. grantees sign an agreement describing allowable use of funds, the grant period, and reporting requirements. all grants require periodic narrative and financial reports describing the use of grant funds including activities and outcomes. additionally, staff maintains contact with grantees throughout the grant period.
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
Secure safe water for people, restore and sustain freshwater ecosystems, build climate resilience.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Alliance with Family Farmers | Davis, CA | Water Access and Conservation | $1,048,904 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Water Access and Conservation | $500,000 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Water Access and Conservation | $500,000 |
| Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | Portland, OR | Water Access and Conservation | $400,000 |
| Water Finance Exchange | Washington, DC | Water Access and Conservation | $310,000 |
| National Audubon Societyaudubon California | New York, NY | Water Access and Conservation | $302,274 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Washington, DC | Water Access and Conservation | $290,000 |
| US Water Alliance | Washington, DC | Water Access and Conservation | $270,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | Washington, DC | Water Access and Conservation | $265,500 |
| Bayou City Waterkeeper | Houston, TX | Water Access and Conservation | $250,000 |
| Community Water Center | Visalia, CA | Water Access and Conservation | $250,000 |
| Lincoln Institute of Land Policy | Cambridge, MA | Water Access and Conservation | $250,000 |
| Nez Perce Tribe | Lapwai, ID | Water Access and Conservation | $225,000 |
| Self-Help Enterprises | Visalia, CA | Water Access and Conservation | $205,000 |
| Rio Grande International Study Center | Laredo, TX | Water Access and Conservation | $200,000 |
| California Trout Inc | San Francisco, CA | Water Access and Conservation | $175,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | New York, NY | Water Access and Conservation | $150,000 |
| Environmental Protection Network | Washington, DC | Water Access and Conservation | $150,000 |
| National Association of Wetlands Managers | Portland, ME | Water Access and Conservation | $150,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Boulder, CO | Water Access and Conservation | $150,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Austin, TX | Water Access and Conservation | $133,000 |
| Elevate Energy | Chicago, IL | Water Access and Conservation | $126,400 |
| Blue Forest | Sacramento, CA | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Water Commons | Milwaukee, WI | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
The 25 largest of 88 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$2.63M · 32 grants
- District of Columbia$1.93M · 9 grants
- Texas$934K · 9 grants
- Oregon$632K · 5 grants
- Virginia$626K · 3 grants
- New York$452K · 2 grants
- New Mexico$386K · 8 grants
- Massachusetts$340K · 2 grants
- Washington$254K · 6 grants
- Colorado$250K · 2 grants
- Idaho$225K · 1 grant
- Wisconsin$175K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Water Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Water Foundation'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 Water Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,322,367 in grants paid (88 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Water Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CA), $1.05M, National Wildlife Federation (VA), $500K, Native Americans in Philanthropy (DC), $500K, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (OR), $400K and Water Finance Exchange (DC), $310K.