FOOD & WATER WATCH

WASHINGTON, DC, 20036-1408 (202) 683-2447 Est. 2005 EIN 32-0160439
K05 - Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.foodandwaterwatch.org

Mission

FOOD & WATER WATCH CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ENSURE THE FOOD AND WATER WE CONSUME IS SAFE, ACCESSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED. SO WE CAN ALL ENJOY AND TRUST IN WHAT WE EAT AND DRINK, WE HELP PEOPLE TAKE CHARGE OF WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM, KEEP CLEAN, AFFORDABLE, PUBLIC TAP WATER FLOWING FREELY TO OUR HOMES, PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF OCEANS, FORCE GOVERNMENT TO DO ITS JOB PROTECTING CITIZENS, AND EDUCATE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING SHARED RESOURCES INCLUDING OCEANS AND WATER UNDER PUBLIC CONTROL.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$1.5M
Recipients
29
Years Active
2018 - 2024
Avg grant: $51,817 Median: $42,093

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20249$375K $42K63
20233$214K $71K21
20224$143K $36K02
20204$255K $64K13
20196$399K $66K33
20185$159K $32K50

Sectors Funded

Environment
10
Community Improvement
9
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
4
Arts, Culture & Humanities
2
Public & Societal Benefit
2
International & Foreign Affairs
1
Education
1
Animal-Related
1

Top States

New York
16
District of Columbia
5
Maine
3
Colorado
2
Florida
1
Arizona
1
Montana
1
Iowa
1
and 1 more states

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
14
$100K - $500K
4
$5M - $10M
4
$10M - $50M
2
$500K - $1M
1
Under $100K
1

Top Grantees

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Grants Awarded · 30 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$20,732,357
Total Expenses
$16,008,814
Net Assets
$30,504,635
123 employees 2,462 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
22.9 months Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 6.9%
Expenses ↑ 0.8%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 94.8% Investment 4.0% Other 1.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 77.3% Management 9.7% Fundraising 12.9%

Officers & Trustees (15)

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Filing History (8 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$20,732,357 ↑$16,008,814$30,504,635
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
$9,941,662 ↓$7,643,185$18,788,742
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
$22,269,907 ↑$15,889,628$25,795,392
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$19,212,278 $15,952,285$16,431,841
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$19,212,278 ↑$15,952,285$16,431,841
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$17,098,223 ↓$15,990,826$8,648,338
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
$17,892,853 ↑$17,940,410$7,476,445
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$17,168,724 $17,256,085$7,446,793

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EIN: 32-0160439 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data