The Water Is Wide
The Water Is Wide is a private foundation, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it made $3K in qualifying distributions.
The Water Is Wide at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $17,300
- +7.3% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $3,000
- +28.2% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $17,370
- +4.2% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Water Is Wide funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Club Seattle, WA | Community Service | $725 |
| St Vincent De Paul Eugene, OR | Community Service | $600 |
| First Congregational Church of Christ Eugene, OR | Community Service | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $17,300 | $17,370 | — | — | $3,000 |
| 2021 | $70 | $16,129 | $16,676 | — | — | $2,340 |
| 2020 | $617 | — | $15,654 | $1,825 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Water Is Wide is led by Brenda Kame'enui, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Brenda Kame'enui
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ani Kame'enui
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bree Kame'enui
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bree Kame'enui-Ramirez (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Water Is Wide
Where does The Water Is Wide operate?
The Water Is Wide has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is The Water Is Wide's EIN?
The Water Is Wide's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2297919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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