Clean Water Fund
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $6.7m
- Investments
- $1.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Clean Water Fund generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 8 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 2016, Clean Water Fund has awarded 140 individual grants totaling $2,537,829. 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
2023
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND HEALTH. PROGRAMS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND SAFEGUARD PUBLIC HEALTH BY REDUCING EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS AND HEALTH THREATENING POLLUTION: ADVANCING "UPSTREAM" SOULTIONS TO KEEP TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS. PROTECTING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, ESPECIALLY CHILDERN, FROM TOXIC HARM, RECOGNIZING THEIR INCREASED SENSITIVITY.
WASTE PREVENTION & OTHER REDUCING 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 MANAUFACTURERS TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR PRODUCTS AFTER THEIR USEFUL LIFE IS COMPLETED, INCLUDING "TAKE BACK" RECYCLING PROGRAMS. PROMOTING FISCALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND SOLUTIONS FOR MANAGING WASTE THAT MINIMIZE IMPACTSON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE RE-USE AND COMPOSTING ALTERNATIVES INSTEAD OF DISPOSAL.
PROMOTING CLEAN WATER, FROM WATERSHED TO WATER TAP. PROGRAMS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH; "UPSTEARM" 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 PALNT 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 STRENGTEHN DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE. PROGRAMS ADDRESS A BROAD RANGE OF WATER-ENERGY CONCERNS: TOXIC WATER POLLUTION FROM POWER PLANTS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, WATER AND AIR POLLUTION FORM 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maxine Lipeles Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Carter President/ce | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $102,537 |
Lewanda Gipson Assistant Co | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $100,812 |
Dianne Akabli Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $87,041 |
Ayako Nagano Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vernice Miller-Travis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $493,879 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,963,085 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,150 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,456,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $163,016 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $62,826 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,682,806 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $291,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $56,999 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $203,349 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,994 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,249,829 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,068 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $271,409 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $357,128 |
| Travel | $51,518 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $117,576 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,241 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,794,377 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,192,779 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,507,317 |
| 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 | $54,611 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,033,900 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $88,709 |
| Total assets | $6,877,316 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,126 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $185,644 |
| 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 | $605,255 |
| Total liabilities | $858,025 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,199,239 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,820,052 |
| 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 | $6,877,316 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Clean Water Fund has awarded $291,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTRO DE APOYO FAMILIAR PURPOSE: OTHER | $45,000 |
CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: ENERGY | $15,208 |
CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: ENERGY | $29,583 |
FRIENDS OF ANACOSTIA PARK PURPOSE: WATER | $27,000 |
IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION PURPOSE: ENERGY | $44,792 |
NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE PURPOSE: ENERGY | $42,417 |