Water Underground
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$331K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Water Underground?
Water Underground is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Comerica Charitable Trust ($125K), The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family ($123K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $331K in grants to Water Underground between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comerica Charitable Trust | $125,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | $123,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $40,000 | 8 | 2023–2024 |
| Bickerstaff Family Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Jean & Thomas Harbeck Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $125K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $56K.
What grants has Water Underground received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | Solar Powered Water Distribution System; Sanitation Centers completed in 2 different communities; Internal Water Underground Support | $48,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jean & Thomas Harbeck Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Comerica Charitable Trust | FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Comerica Charitable Trust | FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $75,000 |
| 2021 | Bickerstaff Family Foundation | PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Bickerstaff Family Foundation | PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER TO RURAL COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING NATIONS | $15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Water Underground?
Water Underground is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Comerica Charitable Trust ($125K), The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family ($123K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $331K in grants to Water Underground between 2020–2024.
Who is Water Underground's largest funder?
Comerica Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of Water Underground, with $125K across 2 grants (2021–2022).
How much grant funding has Water Underground received?
IRS 990 filings record $331K in grants to Water Underground across 16 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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