Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc
To protect, restore and celebrate Kentucky's unique waterways and watersheds.
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc gave $356K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $356K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $355,641
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $355,641
- Median grant
- $355,641
- Total assets
- $6,745,027
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($356K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Lexington, KY | Watershed | $355,641 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,745,027 | $1,888,426 | $2,674,224 | $355,641 | 1 | $256,877 |
| 2024 | $8,049,789 | $1,703,377 | $5,701,240 | — | — | $396,345 |
| 2023 | $11,543,056 | $988,240 | $2,238,028 | — | — | $368,217 |
| 2022 | $12,687,102 | $5,370,457 | $10,848,791 | — | — | $42,590 |
| 2021 | $18,040,069 | $2,310,795 | $2,176,015 | — | — | $318 |
| 2020 | $10,302,132 | $3,943,874 | $3,662,930 | — | — | $10 |
About Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $356K. Net investment income was $257K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc is led by Martin Hjalm, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin Hjalm
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Washburn
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
37 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $96K (2025)
Caitlin Johnson
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Garner
Board Member
Past-Preside → Past-Preside & Board Member, 2022
Past-Preside & Board Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Harker
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Murphy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisha Deatrick
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kuntesh Naik
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Layne Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Swann
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Walton
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Young
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Wissing
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Pamla Wood (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda Cowan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ward Wilson (2020–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Ali Greenwell (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marcia Boone (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Vierheller (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $96K, to Michael Washburn (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc
How much does Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc give each year?
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc gave $356K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc?
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc?
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $6.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc operate?
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc's EIN?
Kentucky Waterways Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1239766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
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