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The David B Waters Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively providing funding by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $607.6K across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
ARLINGTON, VA
$1.5M
32%

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Inc
Tulsa, OK
$600.9K
13%
The University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
$154K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$20.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$133K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Michigan, and Oklahoma. 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 DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $608 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Inc, and The University of Tulsa. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE DAVID B WATERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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