Watersheds Foundation

EIN 85-0466068 · NM · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in IL, PA, CA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Watersheds Foundation based in NM paid 9 grants totaling $445K to 9 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $90K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included A ROCHA USA, MCC US, and YMCA OF THE USA WORLD SERVICE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,038,848
Giving (latest yr)
$445,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
9
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
12
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • A Rocha USA$90,000
  • Mcc US$75,000
  • YMCA of the USA World Service$65,000
  • Plant With Purpose$60,000
  • Catholic Relief Services$50,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$155,000 · 2 grants
  • Pennsylvania$75,000 · 1 grant
  • California$60,000 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$55,000 · 2 grants
  • Iowa$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$50,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (9)

A Rocha USA
Wheaton, IL
To Support Work to Restore, Conserve and Sustainably Manage Dry Forest Landscapes and Endangered Amazon Forest IN Peru
$90,000
Mcc US
Akron, PA
Promote Sustainable Agricultural Practices, Agroforestry and Community Empowerment IN Ethiopia
$75,000
YMCA of the USA World Service
Chicago, IL
Support the East Jerusalem Ymca-ywca's Joint Advocacy Initiative Olive Tree Campaign
$65,000
Plant With Purpose
San Diego, CA
Tree Planting IN Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mexico
$60,000
Catholic Relief Services
Tipton, IA
Strengthening Village Watershed Committees IN India
$50,000
The Ministry Office
Minnetonka, MN
Creation Stewards International Tree Planting, Farming and Forestry Education IN Kenya
$30,000
Echo
North Fort Myers, FL
Echo's East Africa Rural Energy Initiative and Sponsorship of 2025 Innovation Exchange
$25,000
National Charitable Fund
Orlando, FL
Support the Fruits, Vegetables and Environmental Education Program
$25,000
The Antioch Partners
Richfield, MN
Support the Fruits, Vegetables and Environmental Education Program
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Watersheds Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Watersheds Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $445K. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $90K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include A ROCHA USA, MCC US, YMCA OF THE USA WORLD SERVICE, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Watersheds Foundation is a private foundation based in New Mexico, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Watersheds Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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