American Water Charitable Foundationinc
Accepts applications
American Water Charitable Foundationinc is a private foundation in Camden, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.5 million in 374 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $614,954. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.5 million
- Number of grants374
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$614,954
- Assets$81.8 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.5 million the year before.
73% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 228 | $69.3 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 407 | $72.5 million |
| 2025 | $5.5 million | 374 | $81.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Weaver 1 Water Street, Camden, NJ 08102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (856) 955-4360 |
| What to submit | See application forms on internal company web site |
| Deadlines | No set deadlines |
| Restrictions | Must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization that furthers the charitable purposes of the foundation. |
What American Water Charitable Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $645,400 |
| Delaware | 2 | $624,954 |
| Virginia | 15 | $586,770 |
| New Jersey | 58 | $550,475 |
| Indiana | 20 | $417,300 |
| Illinois | 53 | $364,667 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $355,700 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $318,000 |
| Missouri | 37 | $293,869 |
| Tennessee | 28 | $275,925 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Online Giving Foundation | General purpose | $614,954 |
| United Way Worldwide | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Dream Machine Innovation Lab | General purpose | $285,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Tr Inc | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Waterways | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Wabash River Enhancement Corp | General purpose | $92,300 |
| Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation | General purpose | $77,000 |
| Historic Hopewell Foundation Inc | General purpose | $70,000 |
| City of Jerseyville | General purpose | $62,500 |
| Friends of the Parks in Fayette County Inc | General purpose | $53,025 |
| Friends of Charlestown State Park | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Tennessee Aquarium | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Musconetcong Watershed Association | General purpose | $45,371 |
| St Louis Zoo | General purpose | $41,784 |
| E4E Relief | General purpose | $40,000 |
| The Center for Aquatic Sciences Inc | General purpose | $40,000 |
| University of California San Diego | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General purpose | $35,000 |
| North Scott Comm School District | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Watershed Institute Inc | General purpose | $33,000 |
| Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| University of Kentucky | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Monmouth Conservation Foundation | General purpose | $29,310 |
| Wilderness Kids Alexandria Inc | General purpose | $29,000 |
| Nature Worx Inc | General purpose | $27,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | General purpose | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Armory Center for the Arts | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Camden City School District | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Center for Family Services Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Central Montco Technical High School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Family Connections Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie Williams
- Ann Weaver
- John Quinn
- Katherine Gillen
- Justin Ettelson
- Maureen Duffy
- David Bowler
- Justin Ladner
- Mark McDonough
- Steven Curtis
- Lori Sutton
Questions people ask
Does American Water Charitable Foundationinc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No set deadlines.
How much does American Water Charitable Foundationinc give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2025, across 374 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs American Water Charitable Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carrie Williams (President), Ann Weaver (Treasurer), John Quinn (Asst. Treasurer - to 6/17/25) and Katherine Gillen (Asst. Treasurer - As of 6/18/25) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does American Water Charitable Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and education.