Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc
To improve the social and ecological resilience of the blackstone watershed through community and organizational capacity building and providing technical assistance by hosting meetings, events, and trainings and by offering resources and assisting with grants, on related topics
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc at a glance
In short: Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc gave $138K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,475
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $27,695
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $246,751
- +1029.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Commonplace Landscape Studio Inc ($58K). Together the top 5 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonplace Landscape Studio Inc Providence, RI | Develop Maps Planning Dam Action Plan | $58,000 |
| Horsley Witten Group Inc Boston, MA | Project Coordination and Analysis | $42,320 |
| Nipmuc Indian Community Development Grafton, MA | Planng Staging and Execution of Programs | $15,500 |
| Blackstone River Watershed Council Manville, RI | Watershed Cleanup and Maintenance | $11,655 |
| Narragansett Indian Tribe Tribal HI Warwick, RI | Research and Review of Restoration | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,751 | $699,696 | $512,667 | $138,475 | 5 |
| 2024 | $21,838 | $54,830 | $59,309 | — | — |
About Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Manchaug, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $138K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc is led by Stefanie Covino, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stefanie Covino
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Kate McPherson
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bryce Dubois
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Bruce Curliss
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Gerel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Katie Liming
Clerk
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michelle Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Stefanie Covino (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc
How much does Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc give each year?
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc gave $138K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc's typical grant size?
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,500, and its average grant was $27,695, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc give grants?
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc gives mostly in Rhode Island: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (42%).
Does Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc's largest grantees?
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Commonplace Landscape Studio Inc ($58,000), Horsley Witten Group Inc ($42,320) and Nipmuc Indian Community Development ($15,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc?
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $700K.
What is Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc?
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Manchaug, MA. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc's EIN?
Blackstone Watershed Collaborative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3623451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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