Headwaters Science Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$510K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Headwaters Science Institute?
Headwaters Science Institute is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation ($135K), Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation ($88K), Network for Good ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $510K in grants to Headwaters Science Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | $135,043 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | $87,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Network for Good | $71,149 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $48,185 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation | $48,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | $37,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Kelly Foundation | $22,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation | $17,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Tahoe Fund | $7,600 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Lipman Family Foundation Inc | $7,600 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Teichert Foundation | $6,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| YES Nature to Neighborhoods | $6,495 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bessie Minor Swift Foundation | $5,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | $5,249 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $2,750 | 6 | 2021–2024 |
| RDH Foundation | $600 | 1 | 2024 |
| Z-Gi Giving Fund | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $171K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $171K.
What grants has Headwaters Science Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $108,443 |
| 2025 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | School-Based Research Experience for Richmond Students | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | SCIENCE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Tahoe Fund | stewardship | $7,600 |
| 2025 | Kelly Foundation | INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH OUTDOOR SCHOOL | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The Lipman Family Foundation Inc | TO FOSTER CURIOSITY THROUGH SCIENCE | $2,100 |
| 2025 | Z-Gi Giving Fund | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2024 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | School-Based Research Experience for Richmond Students | $32,500 |
| 2024 | Kelly Foundation | INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH OUTDOOR SCHOOL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation | SUPPORT SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | SCIENCE PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | YES Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals | $6,495 |
| 2024 | The Lipman Family Foundation Inc | TOFOSTER CURIOSITY THROUGH SCIENCE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | RDH Foundation | FOSTER CURIOSITY THROUGH SCIENCE | $600 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $200 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $28,902 |
| 2023 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | School-Based Research Experience for Richmond Students | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | SCIENCE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation | SUPPORT SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Teichert Foundation | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Lipman Family Foundation Inc | TOFOSTER CURIOSITY THROUGH SCIENCE | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $1,100 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $16,544 |
| 2022 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | School-Based Research Experience for Richmond Students | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $12,473 |
| 2022 | The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking | LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Headwaters Science Institute?
Headwaters Science Institute is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation ($135K), Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation ($88K), Network for Good ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $510K in grants to Headwaters Science Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Headwaters Science Institute's largest funder?
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Headwaters Science Institute, with $135K across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Headwaters Science Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $510K in grants to Headwaters Science Institute across 48 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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