The Thomas P Waters Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Thomas P Waters Foundation is a private foundation in Riverton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$280,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $277,750 the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $277,750 | 50 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 46 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
The Thomas P Waters Foundation 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 The Thomas P Waters Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $70,000 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $34,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $28,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $12,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Consious Living & Dying | General funds with focus on aquiring | $20,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Break the silence: end human rights | $10,000 |
| Combat Hero Bike Build Inc | Arizona bike build | $10,000 |
| Foothills Caring Corps Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert | General support | $10,000 |
| Safehouse Progressive Alliance for | General support | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northea | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency | Caf 458 | $8,000 |
| Monastary of the Holy Spirity | Capital campaign | $8,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Purple stride | $8,000 |
| Star House Foundation | General support | $8,000 |
| The Campus Kitchens Project | General support | $8,000 |
| Appalachian Highlands Humane Societ | General support | $7,500 |
| Appalachian Mountain Project Access | General support | $7,500 |
| Johnson City Recovery Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Laboratory to Combat Human Traffick | General support | $7,500 |
| Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonal | General support | $7,500 |
| Appalachian Sustanable Agriculture | General support | $6,000 |
| Consious Alliance | Programs to feed the hungry | $6,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Associa | Housing program | $6,000 |
| Asheville Greenworks | Trash trout program | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Hurricane helene relief efforts | $5,000 |
| Boulder Valley Women's Health Cente | Abortion | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Listening Project | Practice groups | $5,000 |
| Footbridge Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Western North Car | Pathways program | $5,000 |
| Reintegra Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Third Law Dance-Theatre Inc | Dance for parkinsons program | $5,000 |
| Beyond the Bricks Inc | Liberian deaf school | $4,000 |
| Big Paws of the Ozarks | General support | $4,000 |
| Cross Church Inc | Blessing baskets | $4,000 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of N | General support | $4,000 |
| Teaching Peace | Restorative justice/circling practic | $4,000 |
| Toughest Kids Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response | General support | $3,000 |
| Boulder Valley Women's Health Cente | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa | Hurricane helene recovery | $3,000 |
| Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps | General support | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Devin Waters-Burbach
- Dr T Patrick Waters III
- Christina G Alt
- Damon C Waters
- Brenden Waters
Questions people ask
Does The Thomas P Waters Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thomas P Waters Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Thomas P Waters Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Devin Waters-Burbach (Trustee), Dr T Patrick Waters III (Trustee), Christina G Alt (Trustee) and Damon C Waters (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Thomas P Waters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and human services.