Water Protector Legal Collective
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Water Protector Legal Collective?
Water Protector Legal Collective is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc ($1.9M), Solidaire Network Inc ($75K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Water Protector Legal Collective between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc | $1,880,107 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Solidaire Network Inc | $75,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $70,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The New-Land Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Christina Heroy Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pinnacle Gardens Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Youth Emergency Services | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2025) to $521K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $145K.
What grants has Water Protector Legal Collective received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Solidaire Network Inc | General support of Prutehi Litekyan | $75,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| 2024 | National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER PROTECTOR LEGAL COLLECTIVE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR INDIGENOUS CENTERED AND GUIDED ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS. | $215,339 |
| 2024 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | STRENGTHENING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Common Counsel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The New-Land Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism | SECURITY FOR EVENTS | $8,000 |
| 2023 | National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER PROTECTOR LEGAL COLLECTIVE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR INDIGENOUS CENTERED AND GUIDED ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS. | $280,134 |
| 2022 | National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER PROTECTOR LEGAL COLLECTIVE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR INDIGENOUS CENTERED AND GUIDED ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS. | $348,825 |
| 2021 | National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER PROTECTOR LEGAL COLLECTIVE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR INDIGENOUS CENTERED AND GUIDED ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS. | $516,086 |
| 2021 | Christina Heroy Foundation | OperatingSupport | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Pinnacle Gardens Foundation | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2020 | National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WATER PROTECTOR LEGAL COLLECTIVE, AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING FOR INDIGENOUS CENTERED AND GUIDED ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENTS. | $519,723 |
| 2020 | Youth Emergency Services | PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Water Protector Legal Collective?
Water Protector Legal Collective is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc ($1.9M), Solidaire Network Inc ($75K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Water Protector Legal Collective between 2020–2025.
Who is Water Protector Legal Collective's largest funder?
National Lawyers Guild Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Water Protector Legal Collective, with $1.9M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Water Protector Legal Collective received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Water Protector Legal Collective across 15 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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