Inspiring and empowering people to value and preserve our freshwater resources.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$535K
+186.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+258.4% YoY
About Freshwater Society
Based on IRS filings
Freshwater Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in ST PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $535K. Net investment income was $217K.
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 | $6,402,127 | $6,984,281 | $5,721,702 |
| Revenue | $1,179,849 | $2,441,287 | $1,089,251 |
| Expenses | $2,133,891 | $1,580,773 | $1,610,017 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $216,999 | $120,184 | $101,740 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bolin-Zweig ($387,448), Carleton College ($33,317), Water 365 ($23,874).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Swamp Conservancy Perrysburg, OH | Organizational support for subaward staff during grant project | $10,000 |
| Landmark Conservancy Inc Menomonie, WI | Organizational support for subaward staff during grant project | $20,000 |
| Little Fork Conservancy Midland, MI | Organizational support for subaward staff during grant project | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust I St Paul, MN | Organizational support for subaward staff during grant project | $20,000 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Trust Bay City, MI | Organizational support for subaward staff during grant project | $20,000 |
| Water 365 Milwaukee, WI | Technical support for grant project | $23,874 |
| Carleton College Northfield, MN | Technical support for grant project | $33,317 |
| Bolin-Zweig Golden Valley, MN | Marketing support for grant project | $387,448 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Marcotty | Chair | 1 | — |
| Dave Leuthe | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Wade Campbell | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Renee Willette | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ryan Godrey | Outgoing Chair | 1 | — |
| Risikat Adesaogun | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Hurt | Director | 1 | — |
| Tyler Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Lenz | Director | 1 | — |
| Ali Ling | Director | 1 | — |
| Corey Lohmiller | Director | 1 | — |
| Jill Lucas | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Pagano | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Thomas | Director | 1 | — |
| Aaron Tinjum | Director | 1 | — |
| Don Davies | Former Finance Director | 20 | $85,289 |
| Michelle Stockness | Executive Director | 40 | $77,097 |
| Andrea Todd | Finance Director | 20 | $7,823 |
| Carrie Jennings | Research and Policy Director | 40 | $106,408 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freshwater Society?
Freshwater Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in ST PAUL, MN. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Freshwater Society?
As of 2024, Freshwater Society holds $6.4M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $535K in 2024.
Where does Freshwater Society operate?
Freshwater Society has awarded grants in Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Freshwater Society award?
In 2024, Freshwater Society awarded 8 grants totaling $535K — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Freshwater Society's EIN?
Freshwater Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7007115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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