Catskill Watershed Corporation
Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) is a public charity based in Arkville, New York. It administers watershed protection, economic development, and education programs serving communities in the New York City Watershed west of the Hudson River.
Catskill Watershed Corporation at a glance
In short: Catskill Watershed Corporation gave $122K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,670
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,691
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,577
- Total assets
- $223,543,639
- +21.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Catskill Watershed Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: 669 County Highway 38 Suite 1, Arkville, NY 12406
Phone: (845) 586-1400
Website: https://cwconline.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catskill Watershed Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CWC administers programs in 41 towns that lie wholly or partly within the New York City Catskill-Delaware Watershed region. Its public education grants may serve organizations in the West-of-Hudson Watershed and New York City’s five boroughs. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to New York recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Catskill Watershed Corporation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2025) to $151K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School Brooklyn, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| East Village Community School New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Beacon, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| South Street Seaport Museum New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| The Brooklyn New School Brooklyn, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Columbia Secondary Schools New York, NY | Education | $9,999 |
| William a Morris Intermediate School Staten Island, NY | Education | $9,714 |
| Woodstock Day School Woodstock, NY | Education | $9,440 |
| Time & the Valley Museum Grahamsville, NY | Education | $8,803 |
| Onteora Central School District Boiceville, NY | Education | $8,250 |
Ready to take the next step with Catskill Watershed Corporation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,543,639 | $24,852,843 | $21,667,859 | $121,670 | 14 | $6,103,298 |
| 2024 | $183,990,303 | $25,790,393 | $22,635,903 | $142,918 | 16 | $7,203,931 |
| 2023 | $185,257,529 | $31,941,022 | $30,129,015 | $150,824 | 16 | $4,769,843 |
| 2022 | $194,336,852 | $25,309,633 | $25,498,670 | $122,639 | 14 | $963,260 |
| 2021 | $166,890,312 | $18,353,633 | $18,239,021 | — | — | $737,818 |
| 2020 | $144,074,457 | $33,034,681 | $31,649,980 | — | — | $1,829,611 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CWC’s stated primary purpose is to administer watershed protection and partnership programs to maintain and enhance water quality in the West of Hudson Watershed, and to make decisions about funding and implementing those programs.
Its programs include septic repair and replacement, stormwater management, community wastewater, flood hazard mitigation, economic development, and public education. The public education program, run in partnership with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, awards annual Watershed Education Grants to schools, libraries, museums, vocational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in the West-of-Hudson Watershed and New York City’s five boroughs. Grants focus on watershed water supply, stewardship, ecology, water quality, the history of the city’s water system, and communication among residents across the water supply system.
Examples of supported organizations include Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, which describes itself as a community-based middle school where students study the natural and social environment, and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, whose mission is to protect the Hudson River and related waters through education, advocacy, and public events. Woodstock Day School describes its mission as providing a progressive education program, while Time and the Valleys Museum describes its mission as connecting water, people, and the Catskills.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, CWC reported 14 grants totaling $121,670. Grant amounts ranged from $5,474 to $10,000, with a median of $9,577. The listed grants were for education and went entirely to New York recipients.
The largest listed awards were $10,000 each to Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter, East Village Community School, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, South Street Seaport Museum, and The Brooklyn New School. Other listed awards included $9,440 to Woodstock Day School, $8,803 to Time & the Valley Museum, and $8,000 to Arm of the Sea Productions.
For the public education program, applications are evaluated by a 13-member advisory group of educators and teachers from the West-of-Hudson Watershed and New York City. Recommendations require approval by CWC’s Board of Directors and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Applicants are advised to consult CWC about program guidelines, eligibility, and other grant opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tina Mole as president; Richard Parete as first vice president; Alicia Terry as secretary; and Arthur Merrill as treasurer. It also lists Timothy E. Cox, James R. Martin, Jason Merwin, Barbara Puglisi, John Kosier, and Joseph Cetta as officers or directors.
Catskill Watershed Corporation is led by Tina Mole, President on every filing since 2020; 17 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tina Mole
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Allen Hinkley
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $5K (2025)
James Sofranko
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Jeffrey Senterman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Joseph Cetta
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Thomas Hoyt
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
James R. Martin CPA
Finance Director
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $142K (2025)
Barbara Puglisi
Econ Development Director
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $106K (2025)
George Haynes Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $4K (2025)
John Kosier
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $7K (2025)
David Warne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Snow Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Merrill
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Christopher Mathews
3rd Vice President
Vice President → 3rd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Innes Kasanof
2nd Vice President
Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Richard Parete
1st Vice President
Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Timothy E. Cox Esq.
Corp Counsel
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $130K (2025)
Alicia Terry
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Jason Merwin
Executive Di
Exc Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $158K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mark Tuthill (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James Eisel Sr. (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alan L. Rosa (2020) — Exc Director
- Former: Anthony Van Glad (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $158K, to Jason Merwin (Executive Di). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catskill Watershed Corporation
How much does Catskill Watershed Corporation give each year?
Catskill Watershed Corporation gave $122K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $143K across 16 grants.
What is Catskill Watershed Corporation's typical grant size?
Catskill Watershed Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $9,577, and its average grant was $8,691, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Catskill Watershed Corporation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Catskill Watershed Corporation give grants?
Catskill Watershed Corporation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Catskill Watershed Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Catskill Watershed Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (14 grants).
Who are Catskill Watershed Corporation's largest grantees?
Catskill Watershed Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School ($10,000), East Village Community School ($10,000) and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Catskill Watershed Corporation?
Catskill Watershed Corporation reported $223.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.9M.
What does Catskill Watershed Corporation fund?
CWC’s stated primary purpose is to administer watershed protection and partnership programs to maintain and enhance water quality in the West of Hudson Watershed, and to make decisions about funding and implementing those programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catskill Watershed Corporation?
Catskill Watershed Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cwconline.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Catskill Watershed Corporation's EIN?
Catskill Watershed Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1798021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
Live grants for the work Catskill Watershed Corporation funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Catskill Watershed Corporation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Warren Township, NJ
The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds capital projects in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most awards are $5,000–$20,000, with a 2024 median of $10,000, for eligible nonprofits in New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey. It accepts applications through an online portal during its stated application periods; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$88.2M
Grants
611
Total Given
$6.1M
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc
New York, NY
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund supports work on democracy, sustainable development and climate, and peacebuilding, as well as place-based efforts in China, Central America, and the Western Balkans and arts and culture in New York City. Its 2024 grants had a median of $60,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests, but rarely funds them—fewer than 1 percent result in funding.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
646
Total Given
$60.4M
Booth Ferris Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Booth Ferris Foundation funds New York City nonprofit capacity building and K–12 education, as well as higher education institutions across New York State. Recent grants ranged from $25,000 to $150,000, with a median of $100,000; its K–12 and higher education programs list awards of $50,000–$200,000. It directs applicants to online grant materials, and the filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$203.2M
Grants
93
Total Given
$10.4M
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington, DC
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation makes competitive grants for science-based projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $106,500, and it supports projects across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applications are competitive and program-specific; whether pre-proposals are required varies by program.
Assets
$3.6B
Grants
1,286
Total Given
$464.4M
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley funds nonprofits working in areas including education, health and human services, arts and culture, food security, housing, and community improvement, with its core focus on Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $15,855, though amounts varied widely; several smaller fund programs offer $500 to $20,000. Some programs have application deadlines, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.
Assets
$138.8M
Grants
271
Total Given
$18.5M
Mutual of America Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$136K
Grants
539
Total Given
$839K
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Catskill Watershed Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/catskill-watershed-corporation-morg_0089db2948744709b9eea454765ef750
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_141798021_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Catskill Watershed Corporation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/catskill-watershed-corporation-morg_0089db2948744709b9eea454765ef750},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-18. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Catskill Watershed Corporation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Catskill Watershed Corporation down — hundreds of funders to go?