Clean Water Fund
CLEAN WATER FUND PROMOTES CLEAN, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE WATER, EMPOWERING DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR CHANGES THAT IMPROVE THEIR LIVES, FOCUSED ON HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.
Key facts about Clean Water Fund
- EIN
- 52-1043444
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $5,727,518
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Is Clean Water Fund open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $45K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
-16.7% YoY
Revenue
$6.1M
-8.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$86K
-47.1% YoY
Expenses
$7.8M
+14.4% YoY
About Clean Water Fund
Based on IRS filings
Clean Water Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,727,518 | $6,877,316 | $7,279,998 |
| Revenue | $6,129,795 | $6,682,806 | $6,641,543 |
| Expenses | $7,773,558 | $6,794,377 | $5,638,674 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $86,264 | $163,016 | $-184,440 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Carter | President/Ce | 38 | $140,819 |
| Lewanda Gipson | Assist Secre | 38 | $102,756 |
| Dianne Akabli | Secretary | 40 | $81,031 |
| Michael Hansen | Director | 1 | — |
| Erica Holloman-Hill | Director | 1 | — |
| Vernice Miller-Travis | Director | 1 | — |
| Ayako Nagano | Director | 1 | — |
| Guy West | Director | 1 | — |
| Kate Reid Koeze | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| James Rhodes | Chair | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clean Water Fund?
Clean Water Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Clean Water Fund?
As of 2024, Clean Water Fund holds $5.7M in total assets with $6.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Clean Water Fund operate?
Clean Water Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey.
What is Clean Water Fund's EIN?
Clean Water Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1043444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.