THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION
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The Waterwheel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with nonprofit partners, as it operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $4 million across 286 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$3.5M
23%
STEPS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INC
$555.6K
4%
BURLINGTON CITY ARTS FOUNDATION INC
$420.6K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
75
Median 1st year grant
$8.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION?
No. THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION give?
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,057. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include THE VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, STEPS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INC, and BURLINGTON CITY ARTS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION?
THE WATERWHEEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.