The Watershed Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$921K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Watershed Project?
The Watershed Project is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The San Francisco Foundation ($225K), YES Nature to Neighborhoods ($177K), Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 ($148K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $921K in grants to The Watershed Project between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The San Francisco Foundation | $225,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| YES Nature to Neighborhoods | $176,694 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 | $147,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $90,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $85,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Gerbode Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Clif Family Foundation | $53,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| California ReLeaf | $13,775 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment | $9,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| American Rivers Inc | $7,042 | 1 | 2020 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | $6,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2025) to $160K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $105K.
What grants has The Watershed Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | YES Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals | $85,355 |
| 2025 | Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation | FOR STREAM CLEANUPS/RESTORATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $37,500 |
| 2024 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE | $35,000 |
| 2024 | YES Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond Outdoor Coalition Goals | $21,339 |
| 2024 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation | FOR STREAM CLEANUPS/RESTORATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | East Bay Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | YES Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond outdoor coalition | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRON. EQUITY AND JUSTICE. | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation | FOR STREAM CLEANUPS/RESTORATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Gerbode Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Clif Family Foundation | Safeguard the Environment and Natural Resources | $4,500 |
| 2021 | The San Francisco Foundation | ADVISED - TO REIMBURSE MONEY SPENT FROM RESERVES ON OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF 25 SITES. | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Gerbode Foundation | North Richmond Urban Greening Master Plan | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Tides Foundation | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Clif Family Foundation | Protecting Earth's Beauty and Bounty | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Gerbode Foundation | North Richmond Urban Greening Master Plan | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Tides Foundation | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The San Francisco Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE WATERSHED PROJECT IN DISTRIBUTING "HOPE GARDEN" MATERIALS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO GROW THEIR FOOD IN WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. TO INSPIRE AND ACTIVATE COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT OUR LOCAL WATERSHEDS. | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Watershed Project?
The Watershed Project is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The San Francisco Foundation ($225K), YES Nature to Neighborhoods ($177K), Shipley Foundation Inc #0755496 ($148K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $921K in grants to The Watershed Project between 2019–2025.
Who is The Watershed Project's largest funder?
The San Francisco Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Watershed Project, with $225K across 5 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Watershed Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $921K in grants to The Watershed Project across 35 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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