Private foundation · EIN 87-3797482 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Watersplash Giving Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $103K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$103K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
People Working Cooperatively IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$7,000
Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio RegionCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$7,000
Crayons to Computers IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Extrafood OrgKentfield, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Freestore-Foodbank IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
League for Animal WelfareBatavia, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Society of St Vincent Depaul Particular Council ofCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Tender Mercies IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
The Food Group Minnesota IncNew Hope, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Cain CincyCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
CiseCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Community Matters Cincinnati IncCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and ControlSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy CoalitionCleveland, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Celiac Disease FoundationWoodland Hls, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Covered Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Dress for Success CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Ohio Network of Childrens Advocacy CentersColumbus, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Haight Ashbury Food ProgramSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Operation Give BackBlue Ash, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000

By state: Ohio 15 · California 4 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Watersplash Giving Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Watersplash Giving 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 Watersplash Giving Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $103K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Watersplash Giving Foundation give?

Ohio (15 grants), California (4 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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