Freshwater Society
St Paul, MN ·EIN 23-7007115 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Freshwater Society?
Freshwater Society is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Joyce Foundation ($506K), Manitou Fund ($200K), The McKnight Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Freshwater Society between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joyce Foundation | $506,157 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Manitou Fund | $200,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The McKnight Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $66,778 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Regeneration International | $22,646 | 1 | 2024 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $15,455 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Clif Family Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| River Network | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Minnesota Environmental Fund | $5,542 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mortenson Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Peravid Foundation Agency | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Happy Dancing Turtle | $750 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ibm International Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2020 |
What grants has Freshwater Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $157,322 |
| 2024 | Regeneration International | GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,646 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,672 |
| 2024 | Xcel Energy Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $7,610 |
| 2023 | Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2023 | River Network | RIVER CONSERVATION | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Xcel Energy Foundation | DOLLARS FOR DOING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MATCH CREDIT CARD DONATION (501(C)3) MATCH PAYROLL DEDUCTION (501(C)3) | $5,405 |
| 2023 | Peravid Foundation Agency | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Happy Dancing Turtle | DONATION IN LIEU OF STIPEND FOR B2B KEYNOTE SPEAKER | $750 |
| 2023 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $200 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Environment | $32,000 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $14,936 |
| 2022 | Clif Family Foundation | Enhance Community Health | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Xcel Energy Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY / MATCHING FUNDS | $5,050 |
| 2022 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $300 |
| 2021 | The Joyce Foundation | Environment | $316,835 |
| 2021 | Manitou Fund | OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL TEACHER TRAINING | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $16,724 |
| 2021 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Environmental Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,542 |
| 2021 | Mortenson Family Foundation | FRESHWATER'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO VALUE AND PRESERVE FRESHWATER RESOURCES AND SURROUNDING WATERSHEDS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ACTIVITIES THAT LEAD TO THE UNDERSTANDING, PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT, AND RESTORATION OF FRESHWATER RESOURCES AND INVITE THE PARTICIPATION OF STAKEHOLDERS. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MG | $500 |
| 2020 | The McKnight Foundation | To build strong statewide collaborations to improve Mississippi River water quality and hydrology in Minnesota, and host a 10th anniversary celebration of Minnesota's Legacy Amendment, and for general operating support | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $21,836 |
| 2020 | Ibm International Foundation | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT | $25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Freshwater Society?
Freshwater Society is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Joyce Foundation ($506K), Manitou Fund ($200K), The McKnight Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Freshwater Society between 2020–2024.
Who is Freshwater Society's largest funder?
The Joyce Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Freshwater Society, with $506K across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Freshwater Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Freshwater Society across 27 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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