FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS
FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS
JOHNSTOWN, PA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-8746105
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Open for Solicitation
Single Organization Support
FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS
JOHNSTOWN, PA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
20-8746105
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Single Organization Support
AI Summary
The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting initiatives in water conservation, climate change, pollution abatement, biodiversity, and environmental justice, among other areas. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $1.3 million in grants to 132 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN FORMED FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON WORKING TO PROTECT PA'S WATER AND WATERSHEDS.
Cause Areas
9
Biodiversity
Climate change
Environmental justice
Groundwater
Rivers and lakes
Water conservation
Water pollution
Wetlands
Pollution abatement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
MORGANTOWN, WV
$683.7K
7%
TROUT UNLIMITED INC
Arlington, VA
$574.9K
6%
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY
Pittsburgh, PA
$566.4K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS?
Yes. FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. Visit their website for details on how to apply.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS give?
FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. 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 FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS make each year?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS fund recently?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC, TROUT UNLIMITED INC, and WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS?
Visit FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS’s website for details on how to apply for funding.