Sustainable Water Energy and
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Sustainable Water Energy and at a glance
In short: Sustainable Water Energy and gave $53K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,222
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $17,741
- Median grant
- $16,611
- Total assets
- $641,534
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sustainable Water Energy and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ourspace World Inc ($20K). Together the top 3 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ourspace World Inc Bowie, MD | Pass-through grant | $20,000 |
| 3Gs for Gaia Inc Concord, NC | Pass-through grant | $16,611 |
| Beanstalk Birmingham, AL | Pass-through grant | $16,611 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $641,534 | $545,126 | $534,409 | $53,222 | 3 | $255 |
| 2023 | $630,817 | $848,242 | $319,136 | — | — | $9 |
| 2022 | — | $180,530 | $85,886 | — | — | — |
About Sustainable Water Energy and
Based on IRS filings
Sustainable Water Energy and is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $642K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $255.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sustainable Water Energy and is led by J Robert Burton, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J Robert Burton
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Caitlin Cruz
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Swenson-Powell
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
La'Tanya Scott
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Celida Soto Garcia (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Frances Wallace (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Wambui Marian Mwenja (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kari Swneson-Powell (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marian Mwenja (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $30K, to J Robert Burton (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Water Energy and
How much does Sustainable Water Energy and give each year?
Sustainable Water Energy and gave $53K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Sustainable Water Energy and's typical grant size?
Sustainable Water Energy and's median grant in 2024 was $16,611, and its average grant was $17,741, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sustainable Water Energy and give grants?
Sustainable Water Energy and's top state is Maryland, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (31%) and Alabama (31%).
Does Sustainable Water Energy and give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Sustainable Water Energy and's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pass-through grant" (3 grants).
How large is Sustainable Water Energy and?
Sustainable Water Energy and reported $642K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $545K.
What is Sustainable Water Energy and?
Sustainable Water Energy and is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $642K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Sustainable Water Energy and's EIN?
Sustainable Water Energy and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5045504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
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