Watersheds Foundation
Watersheds Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $445K. Net investment income was $97K.
Watersheds Foundation at a glance
In short: Watersheds Foundation gave $445K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $445,000
- +36.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,444
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,038,848
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (35% 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 Watersheds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Rocha USA ($90K). Together the top 9 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 39 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Watersheds Foundation gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 151% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2020) to $445K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $445K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Rocha USA Wheaton, IL | To support work to restore, conserve and sustainably manage dry forest landscapes and endangered amazon forest in peru | $90,000 |
| MCC US Akron, PA | Promote sustainable agricultural practices, agroforestry and community empowerment in ethiopia | $75,000 |
| YMCA of the USA World Service Chicago, IL | Support the east jerusalem ymca-ywca's joint advocacy initiative olive tree campaign | $65,000 |
| Plant with Purpose San Diego, CA | Tree planting in tanzania, democratic republic of the congo and mexico | $60,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Tipton, IA | Strengthening Village Watershed Committees in India | $50,000 |
| The Ministry Office Minnetonka, MN | Creation stewards international tree planting, farming and forestry education in kenya | $30,000 |
| Echo North Fort Myers, FL | Echo's east africa rural energy initiative and sponsorship of 2025 innovation exchange | $25,000 |
| National Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Support the Fruits, Vegetables and Environmental Education Program | $25,000 |
| The Antioch Partners Richfield, MN | Support the Fruits, Vegetables and Environmental Education Program | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,038,848 | $373,519 | $488,039 | $445,000 | 9 | $445,000 | $96,667 | $295,335 |
| 2024 | $5,605,487 | $128,053 | $343,651 | $325,000 | 7 | $325,000 | $128,053 | $294,061 |
| 2023 | $5,630,335 | $620,184 | $330,532 | $315,000 | 7 | $315,000 | $120,154 | $279,285 |
| 2022 | $5,813,105 | $364,676 | $317,002 | $305,000 | 8 | $305,000 | $118,095 | $285,199 |
| 2021 | $5,487,901 | $110,241 | $259,466 | $255,000 | 8 | $255,000 | $142,715 | $263,861 |
| 2020 | $4,817,047 | $307,819 | $235,801 | $230,000 | 7 | — | $107,819 | $178,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Watersheds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Watersheds Foundation is led by David W. Douglas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David W. Douglas
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Crawford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krista Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Owen Van Essen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Edmondson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Delgado
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Cornejo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Vellinga
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah S. Douglas
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bishop Bob Morneau (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Pat Luiken (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Watersheds Foundation
How much does Watersheds Foundation give each year?
Watersheds Foundation gave $445K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $325K across 7 grants.
What is Watersheds Foundation's typical grant size?
Watersheds Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $49,444, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Watersheds Foundation give grants?
Watersheds Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and California (13%).
Does Watersheds Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Watersheds Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Watersheds Foundation's largest grantees?
Watersheds Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include A Rocha USA ($90,000), MCC US ($75,000) and YMCA of the USA World Service ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Watersheds Foundation?
Watersheds Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $445K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Watersheds Foundation's EIN?
Watersheds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0466068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Watersheds Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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