Food & Water Watch
- Assets
- $17.4m
- Revenue
- $21.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 129
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 32-0160439
Organization Overview
Food & Water Watch is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Food & Water Watch employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food & Water Watch is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Food & Water Watch generated $21.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Food & Water Watch has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $1,984,795. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD - FOOD & WATER WATCH PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN REGARD TO FOOD PRODUCTION THAT IS SUSTAINABLE, LOCAL, CHEMICAL-FREE, CLEARLY LABELED, FAMILY-FARMED, AND HUMANELY RAISED.
WATER - THE WATER WATCH PROGRAM EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES ABOUT AFFORDABLE, PUBLICLY CONTROLLED DRINKING WATER, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DANGERS OF BOTTLED WATER, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DANGERS OF FRACKING AND FOSSIL FUELS, THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVING FROM FOSSIL FUELS TO SAFE, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE.
CLIMATE - WORKING AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL TO PASS MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION TO STOP CATASTROPHIC CLIMATE CHANGE BY ELIMINATING THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF FOSSIL FUELS WHICH MAKES PROGRESS TOWARDS BANNING FRACKING AND STOPPING NEW AND EXISTING FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wenonah Hauter Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 36 | $219,768 |
Michele Merkel Managing Director Of Advocacy | Officer | 40 | $188,015 |
Malcolm Doug Lakey Development Director | Officer | 40 | $183,261 |
Uzura Marie Garvin Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $172,514 |
Michael Doerrer Managing Director Of Communications | 40 | $164,894 | |
Emily Wurth Managing Director Of Organizing | 40 | $163,554 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rwt Production Llc Direct Mail Services | 12/30/21 | $1,298,684 |
Resources For The Future Research | 12/30/21 | $898,774 |
Anne Lewis Strategies Internet Advocacy Services | 12/30/21 | $273,912 |
Jackson River Llc Database Support Services | 12/30/21 | $172,359 |
O'brien Garrett Direct Mail Services | 12/30/21 | $158,072 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $115,860 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,006,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,269,981 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $215,802 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,392,641 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $94,421 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $70,775 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,184 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,902 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,548,788 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $417,725 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,263 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $863,778 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $196,235 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,439,561 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $559,980 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,190,234 |
| Payroll taxes | $668,205 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,405 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $82,179 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $106,730 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $431,250 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,938 |
| Fees for services: Other | $182,192 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,241 |
| Office expenses | $1,388,364 |
| Information technology | $731,571 |
| Royalties | $215,383 |
| Occupancy | $1,043,375 |
| Travel | $39,870 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,402 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $389,041 |
| Insurance | $108,998 |
| All other expenses | $293,513 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,667,688 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,378,655 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,221,612 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $507,786 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,415 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $425,562 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,320,425 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,362,241 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,196,657 |
| Total assets | $17,415,353 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,850,975 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,078,927 |
| Total liabilities | $3,929,902 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,327,534 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,157,917 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,415,353 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Food & Water Watch has awarded $417,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PASS THRU GRANT | $245,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GRASSROOTS LOBBYING | $125,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: STOP FRACKING | $47,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Food & Water Watch has recieved totaling $12,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Meyer And Esther B Mazor Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Csp Charitable Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Henry J Fox Fund Vienna, VA PURPOSE: CHARITY | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $964,510 |
| Net Contributions | $2,585,250 |
| Other Expense | $1,987,781 |
| Ending Balance | $1,561,979 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Science In The Public Interest Washington, DC | $21,632,992 | $14,159,324 |
Food & Water Watch Washington, DC | $17,415,353 | $21,548,788 |
Usa Rice Federation Arlington, VA | $4,688,189 | $12,520,388 |
Weston A Price Foundation Washington, DC | $3,416,084 | $2,920,294 |
American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture Washington, DC | $5,885,350 | $1,943,434 |
Center For Plant Science And Health Haymarket, VA | $259,847 | $1,749,213 |
Feed The Truth Inc Washington, DC | $256,741 | $1,252,361 |
Future Harvest Inc Cockeysville, MD | $1,638,711 | $615,549 |
Crop Life Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | $119,484 | $0 |
Excellence Through Stewardship Washington, DC | $265,994 | $450,000 |
Cornerstone Campaign Washington, DC | $31,373 | $139,894 |
Institute For Truth In Marketing Inc Washington, DC | $16,447 | $0 |