TREES, WATER AND PEOPLE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH REFORESTATION, WATERSHED PROTECTION, CLEANTECH AND CLEAN COOKSTOVES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN LATIN AMERICA AND INDIGENOUS LANDS IN THE UNITED STATES. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY TWO CORE BELIEFS: NATURAL RESOURCES ARE BEST PROTECTED WHEN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CARE AND MANAGEMENT; AND THE PRESERVATION OF LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS IS ESSENTIAL FOR ONGOING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+28.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$128K
+167.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+78.2% YoY
About Trees Water and People
Based on IRS filings
Trees Water and People is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in FORT COLLINS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,323,807 | $1,805,989 | $1,710,722 |
| Revenue | $2,782,775 | $2,525,907 | $2,235,395 |
| Expenses | $2,874,386 | $2,427,483 | $2,057,487 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32,516 | $72,646 | $-7,512 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Jemez Pueblo Dept of ($39,325), Conservation Legacy ($36,300), Kwiyagat Community Academy ($15,548).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IMPACT INVESTING LENEXA, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,381 |
| JEMEZ PUEBLO DEPT OF JEMEZ PUEBLO, NM | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $39,325 |
| KWIYAGAT COMMUNITY ACADEMY TOWAOC, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,548 |
| CONSERVATION LEGACY DURANGO, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $36,300 |
| RED CLOUD RENEWABLE PINE RIDGE, SD | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $14,000 |
| CSU FOUNDATION FORT COLLINS, CO | SPONSORSHIP | $13,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEBASTIAN AFRICANO | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $104,459 |
| JON BECKER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JENNY BRAMHALL | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | — |
| CYNTHIA BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IRENE ROMSA | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| YOLANDA SARASON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TYRONE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARILYN THAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL THAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAUL TUAZON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL ZILLIS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trees Water and People?
Trees Water and People is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in FORT COLLINS, CO. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Trees Water and People?
As of 2025, Trees Water and People holds $2.3M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $128K in 2025.
Where does Trees Water and People operate?
Trees Water and People has awarded grants in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, South Dakota.
What size grants does Trees Water and People award?
In 2025, Trees Water and People awarded 6 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Trees Water and People's EIN?
Trees Water and People's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1462044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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