Living Waters Foundation
Living Waters Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arcata, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $52.
Living Waters Foundation at a glance
In short: Living Waters Foundation gave $52 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $52), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52
- Total assets
- $38,295
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Living Waters Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Mountain Bicycling Association ($52).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Living Waters Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $52 (2024) to $3K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $52.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Mountain Bicycling Association Boulder, CO | Exempt Function | $52 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,295 | $3,697 | $3,548 | $52 | 1 | $3,548 |
| 2023 | $38,146 | $1,833 | $2,073 | $100 | 1 | $2,073 |
| 2022 | $38,386 | $124 | $4,183 | $110 | 2 | $4,183 |
| 2021 | $42,445 | $8,661 | $7,799 | $3,213 | 3 | $7,799 |
| 2020 | $38,842 | $39,000 | $1,208 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Living Waters Foundation is led by Ronnie Colby, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronnie Colby
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Colby
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Living Waters Foundation
How much does Living Waters Foundation give each year?
Living Waters Foundation gave $52 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100 across 1 grant.
How large is Living Waters Foundation?
Living Waters Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
Where does Living Waters Foundation operate?
Living Waters Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is Living Waters Foundation's EIN?
Living Waters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1926743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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