Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds
PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATION FOR WATERSHEDS AND RIVERS (POWR) PROVIDES THE TOOLS, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER COMMUNITY WATERSHED ORGANIZATION LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE RIVERS AND STREAMS, ADVOCATE FOR SOUND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND POLICIES, AND FACILITATE STEWARDSHIP AND ENJOYMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA'S WATERWAYS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$921K
+11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$308K
+261.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+35.6% YoY
About Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds
Based on IRS filings
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $921K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $308K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $921,267 | $825,544 | $713,759 |
| Revenue | $570,343 | $323,480 | $351,631 |
| Expenses | $642,700 | $372,360 | $326,913 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,402 | $3,981 | $1,289 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brandywine Conservancy ($30,000), County of Bucks ($30,000), Lackawanna Hertiage Valley ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER EASTON DEVELOPMENT EASTON, PA | ENHANCED ACCESS TO LEHIGH RIVER IN EASTON, PA | $6,188 |
| GREATER EASTON DEVELOPMENT EASTON, PA | ENHANCED ACCESS TO LEHIGH RIVER IN EASTON, PA | $6,188 |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER GREEN POTTSTOWN, PA | SCHUYLKILL RIVER SOJOURN | $6,700 |
| THREE RIVERS WATER KEEPER - 2024 PA ROY PITTSBURGH, PA | PA RIVER OF THE YEAR ACTIVIIES 2024 | $10,000 |
| LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP CAMP HILL, PA | CREEKWOOD COMMUNITY PARK BOAT LAUNCH PROJECT | $11,250 |
| LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP CAMP HILL, PA | CREEKWOOD COMMUNITY PARK BOAT LAUNCH PROJECT | $11,250 |
| JOHN BARTAM PHILADELPHIA, PA | COMMUNITY RIVER ACCESS AND EDUCATION AT BARTRAM'S GARDEN | $15,000 |
| JOHN BARTRAM PHILADELPHIA, PA | COMMUNITY RIVER ACCESS AND EDUCATION AT BARTRAM'S GARDEN | $15,000 |
| BOROUGH OF UNION CITY UNION CITY, PA | FRENCH CREEK BOAT LAUNCH - AM LEGION BALLFIELD | $20,000 |
| VENTURE OUTDOORS PITTSBURGH, PA | KAYAK PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY HUB | $26,787 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA COSTA | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| JANE O ROWAN | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| RICHARD SHELDON | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| ANNE DAYMUT | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER CROCKETT | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| BEN FRANEK | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| SAM CARROLL | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| PATRICK STARR | BOARD CHAIR | 8 | — |
| JANET SWEENEY | SECRETARY | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $921K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds?
As of 2024, Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds holds $921K in total assets with $570K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $308K in 2024.
Where does Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds operate?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds award?
In 2024, Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds awarded 16 grants totaling $308K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds's EIN?
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1719174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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