Water Climate Trust
Water Climate Trust works to restore aquatic ecosystems with people who depend on them for food, jobs, health, recreation, and cultural survival. To this end, we advance water allocation policies that protect instream flows for ecosystem, climate, and community resilience. We achieve these objectives through grassroots organizing, advocacy, research,communications, and upholding public-interest laws. Our work is guided by the inherent rights of nature, place-based cultures, and future generations.
Water Climate Trust at a glance
In short: Water Climate Trust gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,684
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,684
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,684
- Total assets
- $112,151
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Water Climate Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rios to Rivers ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $42K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rios to Rivers Aspen, CO | Paddle Tribal Waters Storytelling Collaborative | $32,684 |
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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 | $112,151 | $378,161 | $354,691 | $32,684 | 1 | $4,113 |
| 2023 | $90,853 | $256,351 | $214,147 | $41,835 | 1 | $751 |
| 2022 | $46,919 | $84,882 | $84,771 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $46,333 | $78,360 | $76,209 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $45,412 | $64,655 | $27,404 | — | — | — |
About Water Climate Trust
Based on IRS filings
Water Climate Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Redding, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $112K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Water Climate Trust is led by J. Konrad Fisher, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Konrad Fisher
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$81K (2023) → $94K (2024)
Rocio Gonzalez
Board President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myra Villella
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Raghu Raghavan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Solum
Board Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Konrad Fisher (2020–2022) — 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 $94K, to J Konrad Fisher (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Water Climate Trust
How much does Water Climate Trust give each year?
Water Climate Trust gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is Water Climate Trust?
Water Climate Trust reported $112K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $378K.
What is Water Climate Trust?
Water Climate Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Redding, CA. It holds $112K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Water Climate Trust operate?
Water Climate Trust has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Water Climate Trust's EIN?
Water Climate Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2451287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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