Water from Wine
Providing a funding source for global clean water projects by marketing wine from our founder's vineyard.
Water from Wine at a glance
In short: Water from Wine gave $131K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,369
- +92.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,895
- +92.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,521
- Total assets
- $509,917
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Water from Wine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Water Access Now ($59K). Together the top 6 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 41 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Water from Wine gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2023) to $321K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Access Now Seattle, WA | Clean Water Projects | $58,936 |
| WATER1ST International Seattle, WA | Clean Water Projects | $34,141 |
| The Friends of the Great Commission Colorado Springs, CO | Clean Water Projects | $12,500 |
| Earth Givers Olympia, WA | Clean Water Projects | $10,541 |
| Water Mission North Charleston, SC | Clean Water Projects | $7,885 |
| Olympia Rotary Foundation Olympia, WA | Clean Water Projects | $7,366 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $509,917 | $745,580 | $591,760 | $131,369 | 6 |
| 2023 | $351,740 | $358,236 | $290,762 | $68,324 | 6 |
| 2022 | $284,266 | $364,604 | $277,316 | $70,026 | 6 |
| 2021 | $196,978 | $367,781 | $462,084 | $321,064 | 11 |
| 2020 | $265,326 | $274,442 | $318,671 | $224,395 | 12 |
About Water from Wine
Based on IRS filings
Water from Wine is a public charity, based in Paterson, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $510K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $131K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Water from Wine is led by Jamie Ssenkubuge, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie Ssenkubuge
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Tucker
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denny Burnett
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Schierman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shara Soike
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Callies
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patrick Tucker (2020–2022) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Water from Wine
How much does Water from Wine give each year?
Water from Wine gave $131K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $68K across 6 grants.
What is Water from Wine's typical grant size?
Water from Wine's median grant in 2024 was $11,521, and its average grant was $21,895, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Water from Wine give grants?
Water from Wine gives mostly in Washington: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (10%) and South Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Olympia, WA (2 grants).
Does Water from Wine give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Water from Wine's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Clean Water Projects" (6 grants).
Who are Water from Wine's largest grantees?
Water from Wine's largest 2024 grantees include Water Access Now ($58,936), WATER1ST International ($34,141) and The Friends of the Great Commission ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Water from Wine?
Water from Wine reported $510K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $746K.
What is Water from Wine's EIN?
Water from Wine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4667504. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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