Water Wells for Africa
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$554K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Water Wells for Africa?
Water Wells for Africa is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation ($238K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($200K), Globalgiving Foundation Inc ($51K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $554K in grants to Water Wells for Africa between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | $237,600 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $199,638 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | $51,416 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $17,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Overflow Family Foundation | $16,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc | $9,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | $7,600 | 1 | 2023 |
| John J Moller Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jean & Thomas Harbeck Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Assurant Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2022 |
| American Express Foundation | $500 | 7 | 2021–2022 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $260K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
What grants has Water Wells for Africa received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | THIS AWARD IS DESIGNATED SUPPORT TO BUILD ONE WATER WELL IN MALAWI, IN MEMORY OF ANNE S. DICKSON | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | To promte rural African community development by providing sustainable water sources and reducing health risks associated with contaminated water. | $119,050 |
| 2024 | The George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation Inc | TO SPONSOR THE DRILLING OF ONE WELL IN AFRICA TO PROVIDE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER TO THOSE THAT CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO IT. | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,500 |
| 2023 | Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | To promte rural African community development by providing sustainable water sources and reducing health risks associated with contaminated water. | $76,050 |
| 2023 | Globalgiving Foundation Inc | FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $11,290 |
| 2023 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,600 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $185,638 |
| 2022 | Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | To promte rural African community development by providing sustainable water sources and reducing health risks associated with contaminated water. | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Globalgiving Foundation Inc | FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $22,908 |
| 2022 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Assurant Foundation | Financial Assistance | $750 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
| 2021 | The Overflow Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $14,000 |
| 2021 | Globalgiving Foundation Inc | FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $9,589 |
| 2021 | Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | To promte rural African community development by providing sustainable water sources and reducing health risks associated with contaminated water. | $2,500 |
| 2021 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $90 |
| 2021 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $90 |
| 2021 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
| 2021 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
| 2020 | Globalgiving Foundation Inc | FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $7,629 |
| 2020 | John J Moller Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Jean & Thomas Harbeck Family Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2019 | Jean & Thomas Harbeck Family Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Water Wells for Africa?
Water Wells for Africa is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation ($238K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($200K), Globalgiving Foundation Inc ($51K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $554K in grants to Water Wells for Africa between 2019–2025.
Who is Water Wells for Africa's largest funder?
Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Water Wells for Africa, with $238K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Water Wells for Africa received?
IRS 990 filings record $554K in grants to Water Wells for Africa across 28 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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