Watering Pond Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGuilford, Connecticut · EIN 22-3282518 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General support | $13,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health | Stockbridge, MA | General support | $7,000 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Boone, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General support | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $3,589 |
| Guest House Retreat & Conference Center | Chester, CT | General support | $3,032 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | Woodacre, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Sonoma Ashram Foundation | Sonoma, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood (Ppfa) | Washington, DC | General support | $1,500 |
| Abbey of Regina Laudis | Bethlehem, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Connecicut Public Broadcasting | Hartford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford a Better Chance (Abc) | Guilford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| National Organization for Women Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford Art Center | Guilford, CT | General support | $750 |
| True North Aid | CA | General support | $749 |
| Food Banks Canada | CA | General support | $727 |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | General support | $500 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| Care Inc | Merrifield, VA | General support | $360 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $175 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | General support | $100 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | Washington, DC | General support | $100 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,682 | 28 |
| 2024 | $58,240 | 36 |
| 2023 | $58,525 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631609349100823
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3282518
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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