Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission
To facilitate inter-tribal (among four member tribes) and inter-governmental communication, education, and coordination relating to fisheries and water quality issues concerning the klamath river basin.
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission at a glance
In short: Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission gave $536K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $134K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $536,149
- +80.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $134,037
- +80.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $114,681
- Total assets
- $413,054
- +262.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Karuk Indian Tribe ($209K). Together the top 4 received $536K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $297K (2022) to $758K (2019). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $536K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Karuk Indian Tribe Happy Camp, CA | Salmon and steelhead recovery on the klamath river basin of southern Oregon and northern California. | $208,759 |
| Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe Hoopa, CA | Salmon and steelhead recovery on the klamath river basin of southern Oregon and northern California. | $124,518 |
| Klamath Indian Tribe Chiloquin, OR | Salmon and steelhead recovery on the klamath river basin of southern Oregon and northern California. | $104,844 |
| Yurok Indian Tribe Klamath, CA | Salmon and steelhead recovery on the klamath river basin of southern Oregon and northern California. | $98,028 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $413,054 | $613,350 | $613,100 | $536,149 | 4 |
| 2022 | $113,893 | $354,781 | $354,266 | $296,908 | 4 |
| 2021 | $409,355 | $410,903 | $409,043 | $335,760 | 4 |
| 2020 | $391,445 | $398,881 | $403,381 | $344,271 | 4 |
| 2019 | $485,427 | $833,723 | $833,723 | $757,503 | 4 |
About Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission
Based on IRS filings
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Klamath Falls, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $413K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $536K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission is led by Stan Swerdloff, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Stan Swerdloff
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frankie Myers
Vice President
Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Orcutt
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Polmateer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Myra Gail Hatcher (2019–2021) — President
- Former: George Kautsky (2019) — Alternate Board Member
- Former: Joshua Saxon (2019) — Alternate Board Member
- Former: Leaf Hillman (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Ryan Ray (2019) — Alternate Board Member
- Former: Willa Powless (2019) — Alternate Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission
How much does Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission give each year?
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission gave $536K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $297K across 4 grants.
What is Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission's typical grant size?
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission's median grant in 2023 was $114,681, and its average grant was $134,037, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission give grants?
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (20%).
Does Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission?
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission reported $413K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $613K.
What is Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission?
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Klamath Falls, OR. It holds $413K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission's EIN?
Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish & Water Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0443662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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