Watering Pond Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Watering Pond Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Guilford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,682 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $13,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,682
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,240 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,525 | 28 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $58,240 | 36 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,682 | 28 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Watering Pond Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Watering Pond Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,476 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $23,100 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $7,782 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,689 |
| Iowa | 2 | $5,100 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $360 |
| Florida | 1 | $175 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $13,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health | General support | $7,000 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Corps | General support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $3,589 |
| Guest House Retreat & Conference Center | General support | $3,032 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $3,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Sonoma Ashram Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood (Ppfa) | General support | $1,500 |
| Abbey of Regina Laudis | General support | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General support | $1,000 |
| Connecicut Public Broadcasting | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford A Better Chance (Abc) | General support | $1,000 |
| National Organization for Women Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Guilford Art Center | General support | $750 |
| True North Aid | General support | $749 |
| Food Banks Canada | General support | $727 |
| Compassion and Choices | General support | $500 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Care Inc | General support | $360 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General support | $175 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $100 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | General support | $100 |
| UNICEF USA | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy L Cochrane
- Michael F Bower
- Lily Bower
Questions people ask
Does Watering Pond Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Watering Pond Foundation Inc give?
$63,682 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Watering Pond Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy L Cochrane (President), Michael F Bower (Tres/Sec) and Lily Bower (Director).
What does Watering Pond Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and food and hunger.