Sweet Water Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sweet Water Trust is a private foundation in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2021 it gave $23.1 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1.7 million and the largest $18.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2021.
- Grants paid, 2021$23.1 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1.7 million
- Largest grant$18.7 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Sweet Water Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sweet Water Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $18.7 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $2.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Maine | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2021
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | General donation | $18.7 million |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Woodbury wilderness vt project; grafton wilderness me project; alder stream preserve me stewardship and future protection; ames conservation easement stewardship (forest society of maine) | $2.3 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | Follensby pond adirondack project; shingle shanty (adirondack) assignment of conservation easement -stewardship endowment | $1.2 million |
| Forest Society of Maine | Future forever-wild land protection projects in maine | $1.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Walker G Buckner Jr
- Eve Endicott
Questions people ask
Does Sweet Water Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sweet Water Trust give?
$23.1 million in tax year 2021, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1.7 million.
Who runs Sweet Water Trust?
Its 2021 filing lists Walker G Buckner Jr (Trustee) and Eve Endicott (Trustee).
What does Sweet Water Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.