WATER FOUNDATION
AI Summary
WATER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $9.1M in total grants paid to 85 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SECURE SAFE WATER FOR PEOPLE, RESTORE AND SUSTAIN FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS, BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Cause Areas
1
Water resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Community Water Center
Visalia, CA
$2.5M
4%
TROUT UNLIMITED INC
Arlington, VA
$2.4M
4%
AMERICAN RIVERS INC
Washington, DC
$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
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 228 grantees
- 28 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.