Clean Water Fund
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1043444
Organization Overview
Clean Water Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clean Water Fund 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, Clean Water Fund generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Clean Water Fund has awarded 179 individual grants totaling $2,646,257. 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
CLEAN WATER FUND PROMOTES CLEAN, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE WATER, EMPOWERING DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR CHANGES THAT IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, FOCUSED ON HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND HEALTHPROGRAMS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND SAFEGUARD PUBLIC HEALTH BY REDUCING EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS AND HEALTH THREATENING POLLUTION: ADVANCING "UPSTREAM" SOLUTIONS TO KEEP TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS. PROTECTING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, FROM TOXIC HARM, RECOGNIZING THEIR INCREASED SENSITIVITY.
PROMOTING CLEAN WATER, FROM WATERSHED TO WATER TAPPROGRAMS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH: "UPSTREAM" POLLUTION PREVENTION TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER SOURCES AND KEEP TOXICS OUT OF OUR WATER. ENERGY CHOICES THAT PROTECT WATER AND CREATE JOBS, STRONGER PROTECTIONS FROM POLLUTION DUE TO FOSSIL FUEL DEVELOPMENT AND POWER PLANT OPERATION. CONTROLS ON POLLUTION FROM FARMS AND FROM PAVED SURFACES AND LAWNS IN DEVELOPED AREAS. SMARTER WATER SYSTEMS AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TO MANAGE AND CONSERVE WATER. INCREASED INVESTMENT TO IMPROVE SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR WATER PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION, AND STRENGTHEN DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGEPROGRAMS ADDRESS A BROAD RANGE OF WATER-ENERGY CONCERNS: TOXIC WATER POLLUTION FROM POWER PLANTS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, WATER AND AIR POLLUTION FROM FOSSIL FUEL PRODUCTION AND USE, INCLUDING DRILLING AND FRACKING FOR OIL AND GAS, SMART GROWTH, TRANSPORTATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.
WASTE PREVENTIONREDUCING WASTE AT THE SOURCE, PREVENTING GENERATION OF TRASH, PROMOTING PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE USE OF SINGLE-USE DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS. PROMOTING PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES TO REQUIRE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR PRODUCTS AFTER THEIR USEFUL LIFE IS COMPLETED, INCLUDING "TAKE BACK AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS. PROMOTING FISCALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND SOLUTIONS FOR MANAGING WASTE THAT MINIMIZE IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE RE-USE AND COMPOSTING ALTERNATIVES INSTEAD OF DISPOSAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Wendelgass President/ceo | Officer | 28 | $79,672 |
Dianne Akabli Secretary | Officer | 35 | $74,289 |
Kathleen Aterno Assistant Secretary | Officer | 21 | $65,785 |
Lewanda Gipson Assistant Secretary | Officer | 21 | $11,664 |
Maxine Lipeles Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Katharine Reid Koeze Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $23,823 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $786,925 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,526,288 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,504 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,337,036 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $69,837 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$638 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $149,180 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,555,415 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $237,808 |
| 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. | $236,657 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,294 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,821,090 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $980,804 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,046 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,765 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $139,436 |
| Advertising and promotion | $990 |
| Office expenses | $121,293 |
| Information technology | $48,002 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $322,256 |
| Travel | $8,179 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,615 |
| Interest | $25,074 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $32,458 |
| All other expenses | $26,777 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,158,064 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,443,774 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $769,814 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,803,297 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,580 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,065,904 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,071 |
| Total assets | $6,131,440 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $499,465 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $84,950 |
| 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 | $418,000 |
| Other liabilities | $1,032 |
| Total liabilities | $1,003,447 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,055,589 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,072,404 |
| 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 | $6,131,440 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Clean Water Fund has awarded $186,808 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: WATER | $58,158 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: ENERGY | $35,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE/HEALTH | $32,200 |
SOUTH WARD ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE/HEALTH | $20,700 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: ENERGY | $14,375 |
Lawrence, MA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE/HEALTH | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Clean Water Fund has recieved totaling $1,450.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harvey Dan Kyle & Hunter Weinstein Family Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN FOR CLEANER AND SAFER WATER, CLEANER AIR, AND PROTECTION FROM TOXIC POLLUTION IN OUR HOMES, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND WORKPLACES. | $1,000 |
Mar Vista Charitable Foundation Minnetonka, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | $250 |
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Resources For The Future Inc Washington, DC | $87,643,116 | $15,471,020 |
International Council On Clean Transportation Washington, DC | $10,919,229 | $15,647,679 |
Health Care Without Harm Reston, VA | $18,732,960 | $11,311,723 |
Clearpath Inc Washington, DC | $4,886,065 | $9,219,831 |
Center For Climate Integrity Washington, DC | $3,631,672 | $5,563,480 |
Clean Water Fund Washington, DC | $6,131,440 | $6,555,415 |
Smart Growth America Washington, DC | $4,425,807 | $5,937,730 |
Center For Climate And Energy Solutions Arlington, VA | $5,506,660 | $2,967,227 |
National Petroleum Council Washington, DC | $13,184,202 | $4,502,849 |
Center For Carbon Removal Washington, DC | $19,575,361 | $19,012,928 |
Electrification Coalition Foundation Washington, DC | $3,376,408 | $4,977,266 |
Foundations Of Success Inc Bethesda, MD | $3,526,490 | $2,845,123 |