The Watershed Research & Training Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$9.1M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Watershed Research & Training Center?
The Watershed Research & Training Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Nature Conservancy ($5.6M), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.2M), Resources Legacy Fund ($736K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to The Watershed Research & Training Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | $5,619,231 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $1,216,646 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $736,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| California Fire Safe Council Inc | $325,205 | 4 | 2020–2022 |
| Humboldt Area Foundation | $260,780 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $230,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The McConnell Foundation | $225,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc | $75,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Tarbell Family Foundation | $73,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| American Trails | $49,632 | 1 | 2024 |
| Millsdavis Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Forest Foundation | $23,858 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ladybug Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation | $18,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Shasta College Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Terraffirm Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Coast Central Credit Union | $8,476 | 1 | 2020 |
| The JM Kaplan Fund Inc | $4,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $707K (2019) to $2.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
What grants has The Watershed Research & Training Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $862,966 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | INCREASING FOREST RESILIENCE IN WEAVER BASIN | $580,103 |
| 2025 | Humboldt Area Foundation | TRINITY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP | $97,400 |
| 2025 | National Forest Foundation | CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $23,858 |
| 2025 | Shasta College Foundation | k-16 grant, county network equity P | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $832,960 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CA FOREST FIRE RESILIENCE FOR SPOTTED OWL HABITAT | $98,628 |
| 2024 | American Trails | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $49,632 |
| 2024 | Tarbell Family Foundation | Coaching and mentoring with live fire; support continued growth and development of WRTC's fire program; continued training of WRTC's fire staff including Wilderness First Responder certification | $37,000 |
| 2024 | Ladybug Foundation Inc | Project/Program Support - Various | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Humboldt Area Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,200 |
| 2024 | Frank and Karen Geefay Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $1,037,239 |
| 2023 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRON. EQUITY AND JUSTICE. | $736,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | FOREST MANAGEMENT | $145,337 |
| 2023 | The McConnell Foundation | Weaver Basin Trails - Expansion & Improvement | $112,500 |
| 2023 | Humboldt Area Foundation | PROGRAMS IN TRINITY COUNTY | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Millsdavis Foundation | PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT FOR THE TRINITY HEADWATERS COMMUNITY FOREST | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc | PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT FOR THE TRINITY HEADWATERS COMMUNITY FOREST | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Tarbell Family Foundation | Coaching and mentoring with live fire; support continued growth and development of WRTC's fire program; continued training of WRTC's fire staff to include but not limited to Wilderness First Responder certification fund | $11,000 |
| 2022 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $945,673 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $170,298 |
| 2022 | The McConnell Foundation | Weaver Basin Trails - Expansion & Improvement | $112,500 |
| 2022 | Humboldt Area Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $103,500 |
| 2022 | California Fire Safe Council Inc | Wildfire protection projects including pre-fire planning, hazardous fuels reduction, project monitoring, and fire-protection, mitigation, and education activities. | $66,453 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Hillman Family Foundations | BETTER FIRE FUTURES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Tarbell Family Foundation | Coaching and mentoring with live fire; support continued growth and development of WRTC's fire program; continued training of WRTC's Fire Staff to include but not limited to Wilderness First Responder certification | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc | PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT FOR THE TRINITY HEADWATERS COMMUNITY FOREST | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Watershed Research & Training Center?
The Watershed Research & Training Center is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Nature Conservancy ($5.6M), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.2M), Resources Legacy Fund ($736K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to The Watershed Research & Training Center between 2019–2025.
Who is The Watershed Research & Training Center's largest funder?
The Nature Conservancy is the largest recorded funder of The Watershed Research & Training Center, with $5.6M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Watershed Research & Training Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to The Watershed Research & Training Center across 46 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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