Color The Water
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$254K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Color The Water?
Color The Water is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Coastal Quest ($90K), The Surfrider Foundation ($51K), Patagoniaorg ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $254K in grants to Color The Water between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Quest | $90,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | $51,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Patagoniaorg | $45,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Parks California | $27,422 | 1 | 2025 |
| United Way Quad Cities | $12,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gnarwhal Community Foundation | $8,632 | 1 | 2023 |
| Weingart Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Goldhirsh Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $90K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $42K.
What grants has Color The Water received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Parks California | 2026 ROUTE TO PARKS GRANT | $27,422 |
| 2025 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Coastal Quest | MPA Outreach & Education | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | RACIAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | United Way Quad Cities | DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS USED FOR GENERAL OPERATION | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Coastal Quest | MPA Outreach & Education | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gnarwhal Community Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $8,632 |
| 2023 | United Way Quad Cities | DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS USED FOR GENERAL OPERATION | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Weingart Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICE PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Goldhirsh Foundation | LA2050 LISTENS EVENT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Surfrider Foundation | FISCAL AGENT FOR NEW ORG FOR BIPOC SURFING COMMUNITY & OCEAN ENTHUSIASTS | $51,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Color The Water?
Color The Water is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Coastal Quest ($90K), The Surfrider Foundation ($51K), Patagoniaorg ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $254K in grants to Color The Water between 2021–2025.
Who is Color The Water's largest funder?
Coastal Quest is the largest recorded funder of Color The Water, with $90K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Color The Water received?
IRS 990 filings record $254K in grants to Color The Water across 13 grants from 9 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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