Texas Water Foundation
Austin, TX ·EIN 74-2866967 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Texas Water Foundation?
Texas Water Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Meadows Foundation Inc ($1.3M), Harte Charitable Foundation ($1.1M), Water Foundation ($219K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Texas Water Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Foundation Inc | $1,327,050 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Harte Charitable Foundation | $1,150,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Water Foundation | $219,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | $188,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | $85,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Still Water Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | $35,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Amarillo Area Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | $20,080 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $12,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shield-ayres Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Texas Water Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Harte Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $800,000 |
| 2024 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward continued expansion of the Texas Runs on Water public awareness campaign | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward continued support of efforts in Texas water policy, building capacity, and educational activities | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Harte Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Water Foundation | WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward supporting the Texas Water Caucus | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | Greatest Need | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward supporting education, advocacy, and leadership development highlighting the critical importance of water conservation in Texas | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Water Foundation | WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $119,000 |
| 2023 | Harte Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Still Water Foundation | CHARITABLE - TO EXPAND THE REACH OF THE TEXAS RUNS ON WATER CAMPAIGN. | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward supporting the Texas Water Caucus | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,080 |
| 2023 | Shield-ayres Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Honorarium for participation in The Foundation's 75th anniversary open house. | $2,050 |
| 2022 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward continued development of Texas Runs on Water public awareness campaign | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Harte Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | For the eduational and operational support of the first Texas House Water Caucus | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Amarillo Area Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward supporting the Texas Water Caucus | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward continued advocacy for effective water management and conservation policies | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Harte Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | 2021 Rainmaker Award Silver Sponsorship & Texas + Water Article Sponsorship | $3,500 |
| 2020 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward a statewide water conservation awareness campaign | $225,000 |
| 2020 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | To continue the implementation of Texas Water Foundation's strategic plan; build its policy program | $150,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Texas Water Foundation?
Texas Water Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Meadows Foundation Inc ($1.3M), Harte Charitable Foundation ($1.1M), Water Foundation ($219K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Texas Water Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Texas Water Foundation's largest funder?
Meadows Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Texas Water Foundation, with $1.3M across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Texas Water Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Texas Water Foundation across 29 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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