Imagine H2O Inc
Imagine H2O Inc is a public charity based in San Francisco, California, formed in 2007. It supports water innovators and startups through entrepreneurial programs, pilot funding, technical assistance, and connections to customers, investors, and partners.
Imagine H2O Inc at a glance
In short: Imagine H2O Inc gave $402K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $401,947
- +218.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +333.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,919
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,251
- Total assets
- $3,367,886
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (5% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Imagine H2O Inc
- How to Apply
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The website describes applying to the Accelerator and Imagine H2O Asia, and applying for pilot funding. Accelerator eligibility includes for-profit entities incorporated after January 1, 2016, with less than $5 million in annual revenue and less than $10 million in investment raised. Global applicants are eligible. The Pilot Fund page describes funding for pilot projects but does not provide an application deadline.
- Review Cycle
- The Accelerator listing gives a deadline of March 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- The Accelerator listing gives a deadline of March 1, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Imagine H2O Accelerator)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Embarcadero Center 1200, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 828-6344
Website: https://imagineh2o.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Imagine H2O Inc
Imagine H2O Accelerator
Imagine H2O Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Imagine H2O Asia Accelerator
Imagine H2O Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Urban Water Challenge
Imagine H2O Inc
Amount
Up to $275,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Imagine H2O Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ocean Oasis ($75K). Together the top 10 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 28 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Imagine H2O is based in San Francisco and describes its work as global. Its programs include Imagine H2O Asia, which connects startups to markets and partners in the Asia-Pacific region through a Singapore hub. In filing year 2024, grants were reported across recipient states, with 90% of grant dollars shown for an unspecified state, 5% for Michigan, 3% for California, and 2% for Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Imagine H2O Inc gives
- Giving grew 567% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $403K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ocean Oasis | — | $75,000 |
| Ozgreen Energy | — | $57,000 |
| Smartterra urban | — | $45,600 |
| Atera Water PTE | — | $45,000 |
| Small Grants | — | $38,827 |
| Solina Integrity private | — | $38,000 |
| EF polymer Private | — | $22,251 |
| Teamsolve PTE | — | $20,000 |
| abernethy Schwartz partners Ann Arbor, MI | — | $18,800 |
| Ardurra international Sacramento, CA | — | $12,469 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,367,886 | $1,311,923 | $2,747,770 | $401,947 | 13 | $81,060 |
| 2023 | $4,535,280 | $3,735,034 | $2,451,972 | $126,243 | 3 | $14,984 |
| 2022 | $3,225,436 | $4,310,257 | $2,425,927 | $402,700 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $1,289,240 | $1,908,826 | $1,939,104 | $60,250 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $1,513,417 | $1,921,683 | $1,533,440 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Imagine H2O’s stated mission is to empower people to develop and deploy innovation to solve water challenges globally. Its 2024 filing describes four impact areas: tackling climate change, expanding access, advancing resource circularity and efficiency, and improving health. The filing says its 2024 programs supported 42 global water entrepreneurs and provided award funding to 11 water innovation projects across ten countries.
The organization’s programs support water technology startups, including early-stage entrepreneurs. Its website describes a global Accelerator and an Asia program connecting startups with markets, partners, and pilot support in the Asia-Pacific region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Imagine H2O reported 13 grants totaling $401,947. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $75,000, with a median of $22,251. Separately, the organization’s 2024 filing says it provided award funding to 11 water innovation projects; that figure is not the same as the IRS-reported grant count.
Among the listed 2024 grants, the largest were $75,000 to ocean Oasis, $57,000 to Ozgreen Energy, $45,600 to Smartterra urban, and $45,000 to Atera Water PTE. Other listed grants included $38,000 to Solina Integrity private, $22,251 to EF polymer Private, $18,800 to abernethy Schwartz partners, and $12,469 to Ardurra international.
The Water Innovation Pilot Fund provides recoverable grants and technical assistance for pilots with early adopters. The website says pilot funding is open to global entrepreneurs and gives criteria of less than seven years in operation, less than $5 million in revenue, and less than $10 million in equity investment. Its Accelerator and Imagine H2O Asia are zero-equity startup support programs; the website does not describe them as grants to outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Bryan as president; Nimesh Modak, Sonora Hill, and Taylor Evans as program managers; John Curry as finance director; Tamin Pechet as board president; Matthew Evans as treasurer; and Peter Werner, Brian Matthay, and Rebeca Hwang as board members.
Imagine H2O Inc is led by Scott Bryan, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Bryan
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Tamin Pechet
Board President
Board Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Curry
Finance Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $155K (2024)
Nimesh Modak
Program Manager
Managing Director & Imagine H20 Asia → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Program Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Taylor Evans
Program Manager
Manager → Program Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $120K (2024)
Sonora Hill
Program Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Brian Matthay
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Evans
Treasurer
Board Member → Co-Founder, 2023
Co-Founder → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Servatius
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Werner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebeca Hwang
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kelly Trott (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Nidhi Menon (2023) — Program Manager
- Former: Leigh Madeira (2021) — Vice President & Imagine H20 Acceler
- Former: Thomas Ferguson (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $194K, to Scott Bryan (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Imagine H2O Inc
How much does Imagine H2O Inc give each year?
Imagine H2O Inc gave $402K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $126K across 3 grants.
What is Imagine H2O Inc's typical grant size?
Imagine H2O Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,251, and its average grant was $30,919, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Imagine H2O Inc's largest grantees?
Imagine H2O Inc's largest 2024 grantees include ocean Oasis ($75,000), Ozgreen Energy ($57,000) and Smartterra urban ($45,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Imagine H2O Inc?
Imagine H2O Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Imagine H2O Inc fund?
Imagine H2O’s stated mission is to empower people to develop and deploy innovation to solve water challenges globally. Its 2024 filing describes four impact areas: tackling climate change, expanding access, advancing resource circularity and efficiency, and improving health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Imagine H2O Inc?
The website describes applying to the Accelerator and Imagine H2O Asia, and applying for pilot funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Imagine H2O Inc make grants?
Imagine H2O is based in San Francisco and describes its work as global. Its programs include Imagine H2O Asia, which connects startups to markets and partners in the Asia-Pacific region through a Singapore hub. In filing year 2024, grants were reported across recipient states, with 90% of grant dollars shown for an unspecified state, 5% for Michigan, 3% for California, and 2% for Texas.
What is Imagine H2O Inc's EIN?
Imagine H2O Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1453882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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