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Agua Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in FRONT ROYAL, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Bessemer Trust. It holds total assets of $8.1M. Annual income is reported at $10.8M. Total assets have grown from $2.8M in 2011 to $10.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and Virginia. According to available records, Agua Fund Inc. has made 263 grants totaling $11.9M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $2.7M in 2020 to $3.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 72 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $497K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 116 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, Florida, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$44K
Largest Grant
$436K
Based on 60 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Agua Fund Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 263 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, FL.
Agua Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $11.9M across 263 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $497K.
Agua Fund Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Agua Fund Inc. is headquartered in FRONT ROYAL, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Mills | PRESIDENT | $198K | $0 | $198K |
| Moshe Z Pasternak | SECRETARY | $65K | $0 | $65K |
| Joy A Horwitz Esq | CHAIR & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Locke | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catherine M Conover | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Megan Gallagher | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4M
Total Assets
$10.4M
Fair Market Value
$11.7M
Net Worth
$10.3M
Grants Paid
$3.3M
Contributions
$3M
Net Investment Income
$2.3M
Distribution Amount
$645K
Total: $7.9M
Total Grants
263
Total Giving
$11.9M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
116
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of ArkansasFOR INDIGENOUS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE | Fayetteville, AR | $40K | 2023 |
| Phoenix ProjectFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Front Royal, VA | $22K | 2023 |
| The Agua Donor Fund (Donor Advised Fund)FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Woodbridge, NJ | $497K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environmental CouncilFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Warrenton, VA | $175K | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Shenandoah ValleyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | New Market, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationFOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHOOSE CLEAN WATER COALITION | Annapolis, MD | $110K | 2023 |
| Potomac River Keeper NetworkFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| New Virginia MajorityFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $94K | 2023 |
| PolicylinkCIVIC ENGAGEMENT FOR EQUITABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT | Oakland, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| Native American Voting Rights FundFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $74K | 2023 |
| Dreaming Out LoudFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $62K | 2023 |
| National Congress Of American IndiansFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| Legal Counsel For The ElderlyFOR COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA OUTREACH | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| First Nations Development InstituteFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Longmont, CO | $60K | 2023 |
| Iona Senior ServicesFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| Virginia OrganizingFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $54K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania VoiceFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $54K | 2023 |
| Western Colorado AllianceFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Junction, CO | $54K | 2023 |
| Virginia Conservation NetworkFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $53K | 2023 |
| Intertribal Agriculture CouncilFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Billings, MT | $53K | 2023 |
| National Sustainable Agriculture CoalitionFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $52K | 2023 |
| Potomac ConservancyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Winchester, VA | $52K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay TrustTO SUPPORT THE REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE AND THE MID-ATLANTIC ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FUND | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Wild VirginiaFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $49K | 2023 |
| Tides Foundationmovement Voter FundFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Mid-Atlantic Food Resilience And Access CoalitionFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under LawFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Washington Hospital CenterTO SUPPORT MEDSTAR HOUSE CALL PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| League Of Conservation Voters Education FundFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Virginia United Land TrustsFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Annandale, VA | $32K | 2023 |
| Make The RoadFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Brentwood, NY | $32K | 2023 |
| All Voting Is LocalTO SUPPORT VOTING RIGHTS IN PENNSYLVANIA | Washington, DC | $32K | 2023 |
| Progress VirginiaFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Earlsville, VA | $32K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Anacostia ParkFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $32K | 2023 |
| Seabury Resources For The AgingFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $32K | 2023 |
| Colorado West Land TrustFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Junction, CO | $32K | 2023 |
| Committee Of 70FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $31K | 2023 |
| Dc AppleseedFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $31K | 2023 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka IkeFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Hana, HI | $30K | 2023 |
| Foodshed CapitalFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Virginia State UniversityTO SUPPORT THE SMALL FARM OUTREACH PROGRAM | Petersburg, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech Soil Health InitiativeTO SUPPORT THE 4 THE SOIL CAMPAIGN | Harrisonburg, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Arizona State UniversityTO SUPPORT THE SWETTE CENTER | Tempe, AZ | $30K | 2023 |
| The Ocean FoundationTO SUPPORT THE REDESIGNING PLASTICS INITIATIVE | Washington, DC | $26K | 2023 |
| River NetworkFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $26K | 2023 |
| Barnstable Clean Water CoalitionTO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SEPTIC SYSTEMS | Osterville, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| National Marine Sanctuary FoundationFOR SHEARWATER TAGGING AND RESEARCH | Silver Spring, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| The Laurel CenterFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Winchester, VA | $22K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Verona, VA | $20K | 2023 |