Water Foundation
- Assets
- $24.0m
- Revenue
- $14.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 11/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Water Foundation employed 15 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 12/2021, Water Foundation generated $14.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Water Foundation has awarded 352 individual grants totaling $28,315,869. 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
SECURE SAFE WATER FOR PEOPLE, RESTORE AND SUSTAIN FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS, BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTHY WATERSHEDS: THROUGH PROGRAM INVESTMENTS IN NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS CONSULTANTS, THE HEALTHY WATERSHEDS PROGRAM IS ADVANCING SOLUTIONS THAT SUSTAIN AND RESTORE FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS AND BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE. WATER FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORTED WORK IN CALIFORNIA, THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, AND NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING ADVOCACY AND POLICY LEADERSHIP BY THE GROUNDWATER LEADERSHIP FORUM, A GROUP OF NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO FAIR AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF CALIFORNIA'S SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT; ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SALTON SEA; COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN THE SNAKE RIVER BASIN TO ADVANCE TRIBAL JUSTICE AND ABUNDANT SALMON, AND COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS IN NEW MEXICO TOWARD OUTSTANDING WATERS PROTECTIONS.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: THROUGH PROGRAM INVESTMENTS IN NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS CONSULTANTS, THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IS ADVANCING SOLUTIONS THAT SECURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE. WATER FOUNDATION GRANTS SUPPORTED WORK IN CALIFORNIA AND NEW MEXICO, AS WELL AS NATIONALLY, INCLUDING A CALIFORNIA COALITION LEADING ON THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER; THE OURWATERLA COALITION'S ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY WORK TO ESTABLISH EQUITABLE AND NATURE-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY; AND RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO HELP NEW MEXICO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND POLICYMAKERS ADVANCE DRINKING WATER SOLUTIONS. THE WATER FOUNDATION IS ALSO SUPPORTING NATIONAL MOVEMENT-BUILDING ON SAFE AND AFFORDABLE WATER AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
WATER TABLE: THE WATER TABLE IS A COLLABORATIVE OF FUNDERS WHO BELIEVE IN A SHARED VISION OF A SUSTAINABLE WATER FUTURE. TABLE MEMBERS ALIGN AND POOL FUNDING FOR TRANSFORMATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR WATER CHALLENGES THAT WILL BRING SYSTEMIC CHANGE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2016, THE WATER TABLE HAS ALIGNED OVER $500 MILLION TO WATER SOLUTIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MORE THAN 150 FUNDERS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE WATER FOUNDATION INTEGRATED WITH THE WATER TABLE IN EARLY 2022 TO INTRODUCE NEW SOURCES OF CAPITAL, RELATIONSHIPS, AND EXPERTISE, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND NEW WAYS OF WORKING ACROSS ISSUES AND GEOGRAPHIES. THE WATER TABLE AND WATER FOUNDATION ARE COMMITTED TO ADDING RESOURCES AND STRENGTHENING COORDINATION AMONG FUNDERS AND PARTNERS IN THE FIELD, AND TO FURTHER INCORPORATING THE PRINCIPLES OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.
TRANSITIONING STRATEGIES: IN 2021, 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Allison Harvey Turner Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $273,205 |
Lizette Leclerc Director Of Finance And Operations | Officer | 37.5 | $190,319 |
Nicole Verhoff Director Of Strategic Partnerships | 37.5 | $190,319 | |
Jennifer Sokolove Director Of Programs & Strategy | 37.5 | $188,625 | |
Andrew Fahlund Senior Program Officer | 37.5 | $174,313 | |
Juliet Christian-Smith Senior Program Officer | 37.5 | $152,837 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Trattenprice Consulting Strategy Consulting | 12/30/21 | $120,000 |
Pyramid Communications Inc Communications Consulting | 12/30/21 | $823,406 |
Susan Bell & Associates Llc Strategy Consulting | 12/30/21 | $192,392 |
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 | $14,649,347 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,649,347 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $30,171 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $152,259 |
| 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 | $14,837,978 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,282,671 |
| 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. | $519,616 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,761 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,945,396 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $170,547 |
| Other employee benefits | $440,742 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $64,014 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,415 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,075 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,501,450 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $60,872 |
| Information technology | $47,906 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $602,487 |
| Travel | $11,093 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,592 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,095 |
| Insurance | $5,987 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,919,544 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $413,529 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,848,302 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,318,096 |
| 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 | $56,601 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $168,382 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $227,000 |
| Total assets | $24,031,910 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $765,253 |
| Grants payable | $3,026,775 |
| Deferred revenue | $64,937 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,856,965 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,879,808 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,295,137 |
| 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 | $24,031,910 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Water Foundation has awarded $5,282,671 in support to 86 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Visalia, CA PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $315,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $225,000 |
Fresno, CA PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $219,775 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $175,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $150,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $144,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Water Foundation has recieved totaling $150,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Berkeley, CA | $47,329,162 | $42,537,109 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |
U S Water Alliance Oakland, CA | $3,930,310 | $4,183,310 |