California Water Data Consortium
The California Water Data Consortium is a nonprofit organization that supports state agency implementation of the Open and Transparent Water Data Act to ensure that state and local agencies, Tribes, nongovernmental organizations, researchers, and the public can readily access and use high-quality data necessary to sustainably manage water for the benefit of all Californians.
California Water Data Consortium at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,585,018
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,862,220
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $530
- +424.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,406,793
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who California Water Data Consortium funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Public Outreach | $106,724 |
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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 | $1,585,018 | $2,862,220 | $2,406,793 | — | — | $530 |
| 2024 | $1,270,667 | $2,567,379 | $2,368,209 | $106,724 | 1 | $101 |
| 2023 | $849,276 | $1,031,523 | $1,260,899 | — | — | $169 |
| 2022 | $860,347 | $369,847 | $522,292 | — | — | $347 |
| 2021 | $994,076 | $653,380 | $390,302 | — | — | $2,086 |
About California Water Data Consortium
Based on IRS filings
California Water Data Consortium is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $530.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Water Data Consortium is led by Robyn Grimm, CEO & President on the 2025 filing; 5 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robyn Grimm
CEO & President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$95K (2025)
Tara Moran
Former CEO & President
CEO & President → Former CEO & President, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$76K (2021) → $126K (2025)
Meredith Lee
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Miller
Director Ops, Finance & Secretary
Secretary → Director Ops, Finance & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$92K (2022) → $149K (2025)
Adrian Covert
Director
Chair → Chair - Part Yr, 2023
Chair - Part Yr → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deven Upadhyay
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Averett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Boren
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitra Rogers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Dodd
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Ake
Senior Program Manager
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $133K (2025)
Sonya Milonova
Senior Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Joone Lopez
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Johnson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Orth
Past Chair
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dave Orth (2021–2023) — Chair - Part Yr
- Former: Debbie Franco (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Myatt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Callender (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joya Banerjee (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $149K, to Amanda Miller (Dir Ops/Fin/Sec). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Water Data Consortium
How large is California Water Data Consortium?
California Water Data Consortium reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is California Water Data Consortium?
California Water Data Consortium is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does California Water Data Consortium operate?
California Water Data Consortium has awarded grants in New York.
What is California Water Data Consortium's EIN?
California Water Data Consortium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2664083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
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