Mountain Watershed Association Inc
Promote the conservation, restoration and protection of watersheds by conducting education, outreach, assessments and research related to the environment.
Mountain Watershed Association Inc at a glance
In short: Mountain Watershed Association Inc gave $278K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $278,188
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $92,729
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $4,313,893
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mountain Watershed Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio Valley Allies ($206K). Together the top 3 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $278K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Valley Allies Barnesville, OH | Advocacy | $205,500 |
| Jacobs Creek Watershed Association Scottdale, PA | Conservation | $65,000 |
| Watchdogs of Beaver County | Advocacy | $7,688 |
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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 | $4,313,893 | $2,633,567 | $2,417,257 | $278,188 | 3 | $360,223 |
| 2024 | $4,322,850 | $2,530,377 | $2,123,697 | — | — | $68,106 |
| 2023 | $3,775,511 | $2,074,715 | $1,958,074 | — | — | $34,696 |
| 2022 | $3,532,238 | $2,191,337 | $1,223,593 | — | — | $12,883 |
| 2021 | $2,851,063 | $2,159,477 | $1,957,556 | — | — | $51,109 |
| 2020 | $2,538,600 | $1,567,595 | $1,228,314 | — | — | $51,930 |
About Mountain Watershed Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mountain Watershed Association Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Melcroft, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $278K. Net investment income was $360K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mountain Watershed Association Inc is led by Ashley Funk, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Funk
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $93K (2025)
Jerry Gearhart
Co-President
President → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Kuhns
Co-President
Member → Executive Me, 2022
Executive Me → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Lowe
Executive Board Member
Co-President → Executive Me, 2023
Executive Me → Executive Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Gfroerer
Co-Treasurer
Member → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Limbach
Co-Vice President
Secretary → Co-Secretary, 2023
Co-Secretary → Co-Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Dix
Co-Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Pritts
Co-Secretary
Vice President → Co-Vice President, 2023
Co-Vice President → Co-Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cordaro
Co-Treasurer
Member → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Mansberry
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Ferrari
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Anderson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Wolff
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Walters
Executive Board Member
Member → Executive Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Meyers
Co-Secretary
Member → Co-Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Robbins
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Hatcher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rigdon
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hoffman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Hatcher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Barbara Shaffer (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Faith Sartori (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Kelly Kruper (2020–2024) — Executive Me
- Former: William Brisbane (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Dezort (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Stephanie Novak (2021–2024) — Co-Secretary
- Former: Michael Cordaro (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Sarah Rowe (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Pamela McClain (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Jena Shaffer (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Judy Miller (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Lauren Noel (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Jim Miller (2022) — Member
- Former: James Miller (2020–2021) — Assistant Se
- Former: Katherine Ferrari (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Pamela Porterfield (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Al Ferens (2020) — Member
- Former: Beverly Braverman (2020) — Executive Di
- Former: Jan Show (2020) — Member
- Former: Michael Schloer (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Tracey Naugle (2020) — 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 $93K, to Ashley Funk (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Watershed Association Inc
How much does Mountain Watershed Association Inc give each year?
Mountain Watershed Association Inc gave $278K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Mountain Watershed Association Inc's typical grant size?
Mountain Watershed Association Inc's median grant in 2025 was $65,000, and its average grant was $92,729, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mountain Watershed Association Inc give grants?
Mountain Watershed Association Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (23%).
Does Mountain Watershed Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mountain Watershed Association Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Mountain Watershed Association Inc?
Mountain Watershed Association Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Mountain Watershed Association Inc?
Mountain Watershed Association Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Melcroft, PA. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Mountain Watershed Association Inc's EIN?
Mountain Watershed Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1730301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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