WATERING POND FOUNDATION INC
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$393K
147 grants · $49K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $250–$2K
grant size
44%
supporter · 32/73 multi-year
repeat
$1.3M
Assets · 2021
73
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
MICHAEL F BOWER
Phone
2034588969
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
LETTER: THE FOUNDATION HAS ONLY MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRESELECTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO DATE.
Restrictions
TO ORGANIZATIONS: AWARDS TO NEW INSTITUTIONS WHICH, IF MADE, WOULD BE LESS THAN 100. TO INDIVIDUALS: TO DATE NONE ANTICIPATED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $54K | $1.1M | $43K | 1 |
| 2017 | $53K | $1.1M | $48K | 1 |
| 2018 | $54K | $992K | $49K | 1 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.1M | $48K | N/A |
| 2020 | $53K | $1.1M | $39K | 49 |
| 2021 | $56K | $1.3M | $70K | 31 |
| 2022 | $65K | $1.1M | $58K | 36 |
| 2023 | $59K | $1.2M | $47K | 28 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 147 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$250
Median
$1K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$54K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL F BOWER | TRES/SEC | — |
| LILY BOWER | DIRECTOR | — |
| DOROTHY L COCHRANE | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (147 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached List | Organizations, CT | $54,225 | Charitable | 2016 |
| See Attached List | Organizations, CT | $53,736 | Charitable | 2018 |
| See Attached List | Organizations, CT | $52,750 | Charitable | 2017 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA | NEW YORK, NY | $11,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $9,000 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| MERCY CORPS | BOONE, IA | $5,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MERCY CORPS | PRESCOTT, AZ | $5,500 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| ENVIROMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MERCY CORPS | PRESCOTT, AZ | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA & HEALTH | STOCKBRIDGE, MA | $5,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| GUEST HOUSE INC | LAKE ORION, MI | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| KRIPALU CENTER | STOCKBRIDGE, MA | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| ENVIROMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| KRIPALU CENTER | STOCKBRIDGE, MA | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| KRIPALU CENTER | STOCKBRIDGE, MA | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| GUEST HOUSE RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER | CHESTER, CT | $5,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | $4,000 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | $4,000 | CHARITABLE | 2022 |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | $4,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |