The Thirst Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
35
Grants recorded
67
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds The Thirst Project?
The Thirst Project is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Pledgeling Foundation ($605K), Swanson Family Foundation ($211K), The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to The Thirst Project between 2018–2026.
Show all 35 funders
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $1,850 | 4 | 2020 |
| The Berry Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Doole Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $521 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Hoffmann-Osborne Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Verizon Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fischer Family Foundation | $104 | 1 | 2021 |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | $104 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| The George a and Tina K Georges | $56 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $486K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has The Thirst Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Huang & GAO Family Foundation | TO HELP DIG A WELL IN EL SALVADOR | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Heather Hay Miller Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $521 |
| 2024 | Foundation to Decrease World Suck | Operating Funds | $37,298 |
| 2024 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $25,106 |
| 2024 | The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation | FUNDRAISING PARTNER | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Dayton Foundation Plus Inc | TO COMPLETE FUNDING FOR 1 WELL. | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Aegis Foundation Inc | Employee Match | $2,526 |
| 2024 | The Berry Family Foundation | YOUTH | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Swanson Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Time Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation to Decrease World Suck | Operating Funds | $36,948 |
| 2023 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation | FUNDRAISING PARTNER | $24,592 |
| 2023 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $22,430 |
| 2023 | Pacific Northwest District of Key Club International Inc | CONTINUATION OF FORMER DISTRICT PROJECT OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT OF KEY CLUB INTERANTIONAL TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE THIRST PROJECT FOR THEIR ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE OF RAISING AWARENESS OF THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS AND ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN A SOLUTION THRU THE BUILDING OF NEW FRESH WATER WELLS, PIT LATRINES/TOILETS, AND HANDWASHING STATIONS IN A NUMBER OF REGIONS, INCLUDING KINGDOM OF ESWATINI, UGANDA, KENYA, EL SALVADOR AND INDIA. | $11,329 |
| 2023 | Aegis Foundation Inc | Employee Match | $1,044 |
| 2023 | This Club Saves Lives | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION WHO ASSISTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY | $342 |
| 2022 | Swanson Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Slater Family Research Trust | RESEARCH FUNDING | $53,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation to Decrease World Suck | Operating Funds | $32,024 |
| 2022 | The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation | FUNDRAISING PARTNER | $27,181 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $22,378 |
| 2022 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | $9,000 |
| 2022 | This Club Saves Lives | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION WHO ASSISTS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY | $1,215 |
Showing 30 most recent of 67 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Thirst Project?
The Thirst Project is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Pledgeling Foundation ($605K), Swanson Family Foundation ($211K), The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to The Thirst Project between 2018–2026.
Who is The Thirst Project's largest funder?
Pledgeling Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Thirst Project, with $605K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Thirst Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to The Thirst Project across 67 grants from 35 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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