Watersheds Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 85-0466068 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$445K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $65,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $445,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $315,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600829349100915
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0466068
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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