American Water Works Association
Scientific and educational association dedicated to safe sustainable water
American Water Works Association at a glance
In short: American Water Works Association gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,333
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $12,111
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $355,551
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Water Works Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Water For People ($18K). Together the top 3 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Water Works Association gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water For People Greenwood Village, CO | Cash | $17,500 |
| Water Equation Denver, CO | Donation | $17,500 |
| Connecticut Water Works Association West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $1,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355,551 | $410,295 | $454,215 | $36,333 | 3 | $42 |
| 2024 | $378,945 | $373,562 | $389,401 | — | — | $41 |
| 2023 | $403,209 | $354,648 | $374,370 | $11,500 | 2 | $50 |
| 2022 | $423,930 | $347,598 | $371,255 | $25,000 | 2 | $48 |
| 2021 | $447,587 | $229,168 | $195,407 | $15,000 | 1 | $47 |
| 2020 | $413,826 | $177,750 | $151,287 | — | — | $29 |
About American Water Works Association
Based on IRS filings
American Water Works Association is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $356K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $42.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Water Works Association is led by Peter Grabowski, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Grabowski
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Banker
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Rupar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Vitko
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Soda
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Kowalski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Rossi
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Giampe
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Alex Cosentino (2020–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Tom Barger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ingrid Jacobs (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Hetal Shah (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Bonett (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Brian Robillard (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gerry McDermott (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: John Herlihy (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Water Works Association
How much does American Water Works Association give each year?
American Water Works Association gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is American Water Works Association's typical grant size?
American Water Works Association's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $12,111, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Water Works Association give grants?
American Water Works Association gives mostly in Colorado: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does American Water Works Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Water Works Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Water Works Association?
American Water Works Association reported $356K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $410K.
What is American Water Works Association?
American Water Works Association is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $356K in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Water Works Association's EIN?
American Water Works Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6100180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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