The Waterview Foundation Inc
The Waterview Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Parsippany, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $270K. Net investment income was $541K.
The Waterview Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Waterview Foundation Inc gave $270K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,000
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,571
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,985,678
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Waterview Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding America ($120K). Together the top 7 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 32 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Waterview Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2021) to $270K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $120,000 |
| Services for the Underserved New York, NY | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $55,000 |
| Remote Area Medical Rockford, TN | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $40,000 |
| Tides Center San Francisco, CA | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Bordersmedecins Sans Frontieres New York, NY | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $15,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | To provide funding towards the effort to end world hunger. | $10,000 |
| Northwest CT Community Foundation Torrington, CT | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Waterview Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,985,678 | $569,532 | $295,717 | $270,000 | 7 | $270,000 | $541,222 | $249,926 |
| 2024 | $2,725,297 | $178,427 | $292,281 | $250,000 | 8 | $250,000 | $134,681 | $249,998 |
| 2023 | $2,825,483 | $94,184 | $305,284 | $255,000 | 6 | $255,000 | $69,141 | $246,661 |
| 2022 | $3,020,948 | $253,048 | $304,715 | $266,000 | 6 | $258,366 | $206,699 | $259,642 |
| 2021 | $3,069,512 | $263,578 | $270,651 | $246,000 | 5 | — | $238,927 | $247,879 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Waterview Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Waterview Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James L. Mersfelder
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra L. Stark
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Waterview Foundation Inc
How much does The Waterview Foundation Inc give each year?
The Waterview Foundation Inc gave $270K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 8 grants.
What is The Waterview Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Waterview Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Waterview Foundation Inc give grants?
The Waterview Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Waterview Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Waterview Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Waterview Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Waterview Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Feeding America ($120,000), Services for the Underserved ($55,000) and Remote Area Medical ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Waterview Foundation Inc?
The Waterview Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Waterview Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Waterview Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3825678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Waterview Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Mondelez International Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Mondelēz International Foundation funds programs that promote healthy, active lifestyles for children and families, as well as disaster relief and employee programs, with community investments spanning 18 countries. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,456,000, with a median of $251,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
5
Total Given
$2.4M
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
The Poses Family Foundation
Florham Park, NJ
In 2024, the Poses Family Foundation supported organizations in education, the arts, human services, public policy, and other areas, with most grant dollars going to New York, followed by New Jersey and Washington, D.C. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10.67 million, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$734.0M
Grants
66
Total Given
$18.9M
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
National Education Association of the United States
Washington, DC
NEA funds affiliate-led work to build organizational capacity, strengthen public education and student learning, support education professionals, and advance racial and social justice, primarily through state and local affiliates across the United States. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,433 to $12.7 million, with a median of $76,650. Eligible affiliates can apply through NEA’s grants portal; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$432.7M
Grants
240
Total Given
$158.0M
The Wallace Foundation
New York, NY
The Wallace Foundation funds initiatives in the arts, education leadership, and youth development, working with nonprofits and public institutions to improve practice and build evidence. Its grants are generally about $400,000 over 2.8 years, and its initiatives are national in scope. It does not accept unsolicited requests, though it sometimes invites proposals through open calls.
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
318
Total Given
$54.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in New Jersey
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Waterview Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Waterview Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?