Water Foundation
- Assets
- $31.1m
- Revenue
- $26.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 11/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 37-1833985
Organization Overview
Water Foundation is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Water Foundation employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Water Foundation 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 12/2022, Water Foundation generated $26.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 6 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 2017, Water Foundation has awarded 423 individual grants totaling $36,881,056. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SECURE SAFE WATER FOR PEOPLE, RESTORE AND SUSTAIN FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS, BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND HEALTHY WATERSHEDS: THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND ADVOCACY, THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND HEALTHY WATERSHEDS PROGRAMS ARE SECURING SAFE, CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE, RESTORING AND SUSTAINING FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS, AND BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE. GRANTS FROM THE WATER FOUNDATION IN 2022 SUPPORTED SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AND SAFE AND AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER IN CALIFORNIA; A COALITION ADVANCING EQUITABLE, NATURE-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY; A CAMPAIGN TO RESTORE THE SNAKE RIVER AND UPHOLD TRIBAL JUSTICE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST; AND EFFORTS THAT SECURED OUTSTANDING WATERS PROTECTIONS ON THE RIO GRANDE IN NEW MEXICO. THE FOUNDATION ALSO INVESTED IN WATER JUSTICE NETWORKS TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITY BASED AND FRONTLINE GROUPS AND SUPPORT A STRONGER NATIONAL MOVEMENT.
TRANSITIONING STRATEGIES: IN 2022, WATER FOUNDATION GRANTS ALSO HELPED LAUNCH THE CALIFORNIA WATER DATA CONSORTIUM AND ESTABLISH AN EMERGING FEDERAL POLICY PROGRAM THAT BUILDS THE POLITICAL WILL FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN CLEAN DRINKING WATER, WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AND ESSENTIAL WATERSHEDS RESTORATION.
THE WATER SOLUTIONS FUND RESPONDS TO THE SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE TO ENSURE THAT WATER POLICY AND PROJECTS ARE DURABLE, EQUITABLE, AND CLIMATE RESILIENT. THE FUND POOLS AND ALIGNS PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENTS TOWARD THREE FOCUS AREAS: 1) ENSURING TRANSPARENT AND EQUITABLE IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER-RELATED FUNDING; 2) SUPPORTING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; AND 3) STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY AND POWER OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEADERS, NETWORKS, AND COALITIONS TO GROW THE MOVEMENT FOR WATER. SINCE 2022, THE WATER SOLUTIONS FUND HAS SUPPORTED $65 MILLION IN POOLED AND ALIGNED INVESTMENTS TO 128 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE US.
THE WATER TABLE IS A COLLABORATIVE OF FUNDERS COMMITTED TO A SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE WATER FUTURE IN THE US. TABLE MEMBERS POOL AND ALIGN FUNDING TOWARD TRANSFORMATIVE WATER SOLUTIONS TO ACHIEVE GREATER COLLECTIVE IMPACT. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2016, THE WATER TABLE HAS MOTIVATED AND ALIGNED OVER $500 MILLION TO SHARED WATER PRIORITIES. CURRENT PRIORITIES INCLUDE ENSURING CLEAN, SAFE, AFFORDABLE WATER; ADVANCING CLIMATE RESILIENT AND NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR ECOSYSTEM AND COMMUNITY HEALTH; SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL "ONE WATER" POLICIES FOR INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT; AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE TABLE ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE FIELD AND FUNDER COORDINATION, BUILD COMMUNITY POWER, AND INVEST IN FIELD PARTNER, COALITION, AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO DRIVE WATER SOLUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Lochhead Chairman, President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Celeste Cantu Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Dachs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Beckman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Echohawk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hahrie Han Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Susan Bell & Associates Llc Strategy Consulting | 12/30/22 | $984,889 |
Pyramid Communications Inc Communications Consulting | 12/30/22 | $711,676 |
Conservation Strategy Group Strategy Consulting | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
Nvg Llc Strategy Consulting | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
Flowwest Technical Consulting | 12/30/22 | $119,189 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,725,183 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,725,183 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $57,709 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $144,801 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $25,984,608 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,565,687 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $589,358 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,351 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,340,835 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $185,660 |
| Other employee benefits | $566,201 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $56,886 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $585 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $70,400 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,370,563 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $33,418 |
| Information technology | $49,400 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $559,322 |
| Travel | $63,179 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $102,584 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $70,857 |
| Insurance | $7,499 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,681,548 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $626,872 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,180,217 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,233,101 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $80,169 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $97,525 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $924,460 |
| Total assets | $31,142,344 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $790,522 |
| Grants payable | $165,957 |
| 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 | $707,860 |
| Total liabilities | $1,664,339 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,814,546 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,663,459 |
| 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 | $31,142,344 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Water Foundation has awarded $8,565,187 in support to 71 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACTIVESGV PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $20,000 |
AG INNOVATIONS PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $17,430 |
ALIANZA COACHELLA VALLEY PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $55,000 |
AMERICAN RIVERS INC PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $245,000 |
AMIGOS BRAVOS PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $77,357 |
ANTHROPOCENE ALLIANCE PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $700,000 |