FOOD & WATER ACTION FUND (FWA) SUPPORTS THE EDUCATION WORK OF FOOD & WATER WATCH. FWA LOBBIES AND ADVOCATES FOR COMMON SENSE POLICIES THAT RESULT IN HEALTHY SAFE FOOD, ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER AND A LIVEABLE CLIMATE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+57.8% YoY
Revenue
$4.7M
+253.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$2K
-430.1% YoY
Expenses
$4.4M
+319.2% YoY
About Food & Water Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Food & Water Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,983,883 | $1,257,267 | $1,322,315 |
| Revenue | $4,709,811 | $1,333,048 | $444,597 |
| Expenses | $4,379,952 | $1,044,911 | $534,055 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,994 | $-604 | $11 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENONAH HAUTER | FUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3.9 | — |
| MARY RICCI | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DANIELE GERARD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CRAIG MERRILEES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ADOLPH REED | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ZEPHYR TEACHOUT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CALAND BARNEY | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 0.87 | — |
| TAMARA TRIPP | MANAGING DIR.OF PHILANTHROPY | 0.43 | — |
| EMILY WURTH | MANAGING DIR.OF ORGANIZING | 2.6 | — |
| MITCHELL JONES | DEPUTY DIR. OF FOOD & WATER ACTION | 6.9 | — |
| MARK SCHLOSBERG | MANAGING DIR.OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 2.2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Food & Water Action Fund?
Food & Water Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Food & Water Action Fund?
As of 2025, Food & Water Action Fund holds $2.0M in total assets with $4.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Food & Water Action Fund operate?
Food & Water Action Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Food & Water Action Fund's EIN?
Food & Water Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0160436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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