Pentair Foundation
The Pentair Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, established in 1997. It is affiliated with Pentair plc, a global water treatment company. The foundation supports philanthropic initiatives focused on water sustainability, education, and community development across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-6.6% YoY
Grant Count
346
-49.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+86.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Pentair Foundation's mission is to support and advance inclusive and sustainable communities by investing in the availability, quality, and enjoyment of water, and by increasing the participation of youth and young adults in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.
The foundation organizes its grantmaking around three primary program areas:
Water
- Move: Programs that reduce water stress and build ecological resilience
- Improve: Programs that improve water quality and reduce single-use plastic water bottles
- Enjoy: Programs that increase water safety and improve water-related wellbeing
Education
- Supporting STEM career pathways with particular focus on engineering and manufacturing for youth and young adults
Community
- Advancing vibrant, inclusive communities through employee volunteerism and matching employee donations
Grantmaking
Grantmaking is currently by invitation only.
Grant Range
$3,000
Average Grant
$3,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across numerous U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in:
- Minnesota
- New York
- California
- Virginia
The foundation's geographic reach extends to at least 42 states, including major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023
- Total Assets: $1,004,620
- Total Revenues: $519,267
- Total Expenses: $1,498,603
- Total Grants Made: $1,221,022
As of 2024
- Total Assets: $1,394,033
- Total Giving: $1,261,187
Historical Trend
- Total assets have decreased from $3.9 million in 2011 to $1.4 million in 2024
- Annual giving has decreased from $1.6 million in 2020 to $1.2 million in 2024
- Highest grantmaking activity occurred in 2022 with $2.7 million distributed across 1,050 grants
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pentair Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Oriana Raabe — Vice President of Sustainability and President, Pentair Foundation
- Caryn Lesser — Foundation Administrator (compensated at $143,368 annually)
- Marybeth Thorsgaard — Principal Officer
- Additional officers and trustees include Karla Robertson, Robert Fishman, Phil Rolchigo, and Tanya Hooper
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriana Raabe | President | — | — |
| Caryn Lesser | Foundation Administrator | 30 | $178,526 |
| Karla Robertson | Secretary | — | — |
| Robert Fishman | Treasurer | — | — |
| Phil Rolchigo | Director | — | — |
| Tanya Hooper | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Water Grants Program**
Pentair Announces 2024 Recipients of Pentair Foundation Water Grants ProgramThe Pentair Foundation announced 2025 recipients of its Water Grants Program in August 2025, awarding $1.25 million to eight water-focused organizations. From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, grantee organizations collectively:
Making an Impact: Pentair Foundation Grantees Help Sustainably ...Planted 43,700 native plants
Engaged 1,865 community members in water-related educational programming
Hosted 38 community engagement and education events
Provided over 6,800 hours of free or reduced-cost water safety and swim safety instruction
Provided over one million gallons of cleaner, safer drinking water
Installed 28 new clean water systems
Helped avoid the use of over 4.7 million plastic water bottles
**2025 Water Grant Recipients**
Making an Impact: Pentair Foundation Grantees Help Sustainably Enjoy WaterOrganizations receiving support include American Forests, Great River Greening, River Partners, DigDeep, Isla Urbana, Safe Water Network, USA Swimming Foundation, and V3 Sports.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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