The Waterview Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Waterview Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Parsippany, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$270,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $250,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $250,000 | 8 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 7 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
The Waterview 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 The Waterview Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $120,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $120,000 |
| Services for the Underserved | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $55,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $40,000 |
| Tides Center | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Bordersmedecins Sans Frontieres | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $15,000 |
| Heifer International | To provide funding towards the effort to end world hunger. | $10,000 |
| Northwest CT Community Foundation | To provide funding towards the achievement of the organization's mission. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Mersfelder
- Sandra L Stark
Questions people ask
Does The Waterview Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Waterview Foundation Inc give?
$270,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Waterview Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James L Mersfelder (Foundation MGR.) and Sandra L Stark (Foundation MGR.).
What does The Waterview Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.