WATER FOUNDATION
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The WATER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Washington, and Virginia, having distributed a total of $9.1 million across 228 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SECURE SAFE WATER FOR PEOPLE, RESTORE AND SUSTAIN FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS, BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Cause Areas
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Water resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Community Water Center
$2.5M
4%
TROUT UNLIMITED INC
$2.4M
4%
AMERICAN RIVERS INC
$2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
88
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$55.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WATER FOUNDATION?
No. WATER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WATER FOUNDATION give?
WATER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, 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 WATER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WATER FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WATER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WATER FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $9.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WATER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WATER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 230 grantees. Recent grantees include Community Water Center, TROUT UNLIMITED INC, and AMERICAN RIVERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WATER FOUNDATION?
WATER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.