Grants paid in 2025
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Rocha USAWheaton, IL | To support work to restore, conserve and sustainably manage dry forest landscapes and endangered amazon forest in peru | $90K |
| McC USAkron, PA | Promote sustainable agricultural practices, agroforestry and community empowerment in ethiopia | $75K |
| YMCA of the USA World ServiceChicago, IL | Support the east jerusalem ymca-ywca's joint advocacy initiative olive tree campaign | $65K |
| Plant With PurposeSan Diego, CA | Tree planting in tanzania, democratic republic of the congo and mexico | $60K |
| Catholic Relief ServicesTipton, IA | Strengthening village watershed committees in india | $50K |
| The Ministry OfficeMinnetonka, MN | Creation stewards international tree planting, farming and forestry education in kenya | $30K |
| EchoNorth Fort Myers, FL | Echo's east africa rural energy initiative and sponsorship of 2025 innovation exchange | $25K |
| National Charitable FundOrlando, FL | Support the fruits, vegetables and environmental education program | $25K |
| The Antioch PartnersRichfield, MN | Support the fruits, vegetables and environmental education program | $25K |
By state: Illinois 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 1 · Minnesota 2 · Iowa 1 · Florida 2
About this foundation
Watersheds Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, administered in care of David Douglas, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Watersheds Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Watersheds Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $445K across 9 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Watersheds Foundation give?
Illinois (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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