WaterWays
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$517K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds WaterWays?
WaterWays is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by American Water Charitable Foundationinc ($182K), Grandview Foundation Inc ($130K), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $517K in grants to WaterWays between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | $181,660 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Grandview Foundation Inc | $130,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $50,147 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation | $49,185 | 1 | 2020 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $17,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Warburg Pincus Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | $11,400 | 3 | 2024 |
| National Recreation and Park Association | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| WR Grace Foundation Inc | $3,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Iara Lee and George Gund III Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Hand Foundation Inc | $150 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $127K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $118K.
What grants has WaterWays received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Grandview Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Recreation and Park Association | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CHATTANOOGA CREEK NATURE-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE | $50,147 |
| 2024 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $29,710 |
| 2024 | The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp | MANGROVE RESTORATION IN BELIZE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Grandview Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Strategic Planning | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| 2024 | WR Grace Foundation Inc | EDUCATION & SCIENCE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | River Rescue Cleanup Sponsorship | $300 |
| 2023 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $27,800 |
| 2023 | The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Grandview Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | WR Grace Foundation Inc | EDUCATION & SCIENCE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $24,150 |
| 2022 | Grandview Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Warburg Pincus Foundation | WATERWAYS IS DEVOTED TO CLEAN WATER, BOTH IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN AND IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. THEY ALSO RUN CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN BOTH AREAS TO EMPOWER KIDS AND COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THEIR WATER WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. | $3,000 |
| 2022 | WR Grace Foundation Inc | EDUCATION & SCIENCE | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Iara Lee and George Gund III Foundation | to purchase snorkeling gear | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Grandview Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Warburg Pincus Foundation | WATERWAYS IS DEVOTED TO CLEAN WATER, BOTH IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN AND IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. THEY ALSO RUN CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN BOTH AREAS TO EMPOWER KIDS AND COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THEIR WATER WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. | $7,000 |
| 2020 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $49,185 |
| 2020 | Grandview Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $7,000 |
| 2020 | The Warburg Pincus Foundation | WATERWAYS IS DEVOTED TO CLEAN WATER, BOTH IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN AND IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. THEY ALSO RUN CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN BOTH AREAS TO EMPOWER KIDS AND COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THEIR WATER WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Hand Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds WaterWays?
WaterWays is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by American Water Charitable Foundationinc ($182K), Grandview Foundation Inc ($130K), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $517K in grants to WaterWays between 2020–2025.
Who is WaterWays's largest funder?
American Water Charitable Foundationinc is the largest recorded funder of WaterWays, with $182K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has WaterWays received?
IRS 990 filings record $517K in grants to WaterWays across 28 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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