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WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Lisle, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7063420
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
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WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Lisle, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-7063420
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder

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Est.

1952

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to water quality. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $186.7K across six grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only; nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Total Funding Given

$186.7K

2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

5

Median 1st year grant
$31.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
K
Kyle Jones
Board Member
B
Bret P Tangley
Board Member
D
Douglas S Karge
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
No. WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION give?
WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Arizona. 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 WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $187 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC, and PURDUE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
WATER QUALITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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