Stroud Water Research Center
Stroud Water Research Center is a Form 990 public charity based in Avondale, Pennsylvania. It supports freshwater science, environmental education, and watershed restoration through research on streams, rivers, and watersheds, with work described as global in scope.
Stroud Water Research Center at a glance
In short: Stroud Water Research Center reported $175K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $174,647 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $59,112,612
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $11,925,322
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,832,737
- +195.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $11,744,025
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Stroud Water Research Center
- Contact
Mailing address: 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311-9514
Phone: (610) 268-2153
Website: https://stroudcenter.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stroud Water Research Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Center describes its research and stewardship work as global and its mission as addressing water-resource problems worldwide. Its website also lists education and watershed projects in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2022) to $328K (2020). In 2024 it reported $175K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Azavea Philadelphia, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $108,110 |
| Propagate Ventures Denver, CO | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $69,967 |
| Cover Crop Coaching LLC Holtwood, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $44,206 |
| Rosetree Consulting Harrisburg, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $23,000 |
| Two Roads Consulting Corp Hockessin, DE | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $20,000 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Harrisburg, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $17,448 |
| Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture Harrisburg, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $12,626 |
| Berks County Conservation District Leesport, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $7,626 |
| Pa Association of Environmental Educators Inc Pottsville, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $7,500 |
| Millersville University Millersville, PA | Water Quality Research and Training Activities | $6,227 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Center states that its fiscal year runs from January 1 to December 31 and that its annual audit is performed by Belfint Lyons Shuman.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,112,612 | $11,925,322 | $11,744,025 | $174,647 | Total only | $2,832,737 |
| 2023 | $59,379,644 | $10,104,053 | $10,571,394 | $193,848 | Total only | $957,218 |
| 2022 | $54,418,842 | $8,604,154 | $9,547,434 | $87,641 | Total only | $903,510 |
| 2021 | $63,149,391 | $11,493,503 | $8,597,140 | — | — | $3,314,641 |
| 2020 | $57,587,504 | $6,664,628 | $7,390,480 | $327,577 | 12 | $615,383 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Center’s stated mission is to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration. Its 2024 filing further describes work to advance knowledge of stream and river ecosystems through interdisciplinary research, develop and communicate ecological ideas, address water-resource problems worldwide, and promote public understanding of freshwater ecology.
Its work includes freshwater research, environmental education, watershed restoration, and long-term monitoring. The website also describes educational projects and partnerships, including school programs, field trips, professional development, and technical assistance to conservation groups.
Grantmaking
The Center’s filings report zero grants given in each of the three years shown: 2022, 2023, and 2024. No grant recipients, award amounts, typical grant size, application process, or deadlines are provided in the available information.
The Center’s website describes grants and contracts from the National Science Foundation, state and federal agencies, foundations, and corporations as sources of its own funding. Those are funds received by the Center, not grants it reports giving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David B. Arscott, Ph.D., as president and executive director, and Michael Bucklin as chair. It also lists Christy Watkins, Lee Clark, Josh Auld, Ph.D., Michael James, Robert M. DiFilippo, Ph.D., Frances Abbott, Robert F. Johnston, and Bryan Colket as directors.
The Center’s website lists David Arscott, Ph.D., as executive director and president. It also identifies John D. Pepe as controller, Elizabeth Kerlin as grant and contract administrator, and Lauren Ryley as administrative assistant.
Stroud Water Research Center is led by David B. Arscott PhD, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 9 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David B. Arscott PhD
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Michael Bucklin
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ehrhart
Director of Watershed Research
Director of Watershed Research → Director of Watershed Rese, 2022
Director of Watershed Rese → Director of Watershed Research, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $163K (2024)
Charles Dow
Director of Information Services
Director of Information Services & Research Scient → Director of Information Se, 2022
Director of Information Se → Director of Information Services, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $126K (2024)
Bert Kerstetter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Colket
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances M. Abbott
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Auld PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Welling
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Johnston
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wb Dixon Stroud Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Michael Ph D.
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lan Chi Vo MD
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Clark
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Difilippo Ph D.
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seetha Coleman-Kammula PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Nguyen
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael T. James
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Watkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jinjun Kan
Associate Research Scienti
Associate Research Scientist → Associate Research Scienti, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $155K (2024)
John D. Pepe
Treasurer & Controller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $153K (2024)
John Jackson
Senior Research Scientist
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Melinda Daniels
Associate Research Scientist
Associate Research Scientist → Associate Research Scienti, 2022
Associate Research Scienti → Associate Research Scientist, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $167K (2024)
Scott Ensign
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Susan Fitzpatrick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Rodman W. Moorhead IV
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: C. Porter Schutt III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Margaretta Brokaw (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Wickenhauser (2022–2023) — Director of Strategic Part
- Former: Richard A. Hayne (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert W. Whetzel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steven Kerlin (2022) — Director of Enviromental Education
- Former: Susan Packard Legros Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Carol E. Ware (2020) — Director
- Former: Frederick L. Meserve Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Holly Michael PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Kristine Lisi (2020) — Director of Development
- Former: Robert M. Difilippo (2020) — Director
- Former: Rodman W. Moorhead III (2020) — Co-Chairman
- Former: William T. Lafond (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $195K, to David B Arscott PHD (President & Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stroud Water Research Center
How much does Stroud Water Research Center give each year?
Stroud Water Research Center reported $175K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $194K in grants paid.
How large is Stroud Water Research Center?
Stroud Water Research Center reported $59.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.9M.
What does Stroud Water Research Center fund?
The Center’s stated mission is to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stroud Water Research Center?
Stroud Water Research Center has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check stroudcenter.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Stroud Water Research Center make grants?
The Center describes its research and stewardship work as global and its mission as addressing water-resource problems worldwide. Its website also lists education and watershed projects in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
What is Stroud Water Research Center's EIN?
Stroud Water Research Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2081073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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