Food & Water Watch
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Food & Water Watch is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2006, with $20,732,357 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1616 P St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 32-0160439 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$20.7M
▼ 6.9% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$16.0M
Net assets
$30.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Food & Water Watch— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +23% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Food & Water Watch: 23 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Food & Water Watch— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Food & Water Watch: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1616 P St Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.2M (FY2013) to $20.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.0MNet assets $30.5M
Operating margin
22.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$33.5M
Total liabilities
$3.0M
Net assets
$30.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,732,357▼6.9% | $16,008,814▲0.8% | $30,504,635▲18.3% | $33,514,085▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $22,269,907▲15.9% | $15,889,628▼0.4% | $25,795,392▲57.0% | $31,122,045▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,212,278▼10.8% | $15,952,285▼4.3% | $16,431,841▲21.8% | $24,331,634▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $21,548,788▲26.0% | $16,667,688▲4.2% | $13,485,451▲55.9% | $17,415,353▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,098,223▼4.4% | $15,990,826▼10.9% | $8,648,338▲15.7% | $14,732,909▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,892,853▲4.2% | $17,940,410▲4.0% | $7,476,445▲0.4% | $11,809,517▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $17,168,724▲2.2% | $17,256,085▼0.4% | $7,446,793▼2.3% | $11,107,328▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $16,798,710▼2.2% | $17,330,578▲1.4% | $7,623,149▼5.9% | $9,413,057▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,176,344▼3.1% | $17,083,676▲8.5% | $8,101,294▲0.2% | $9,625,731▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,733,676▲19.9% | $15,752,344▲9.0% | $8,086,147▲32.4% | $9,409,199▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,789,640▲11.9% | $14,456,012▲7.3% | $6,108,895▲6.7% | $7,251,397▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,222,186 | $13,467,260▲17.1% | $5,725,504▼6.5% | $6,814,963▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,501,540▲22.0% | $6,124,068▲8.9% | $7,150,218▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,429,693 | $5,621,062 | $6,231,024 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $119.7M total
156 grants to Food & Water Watch totaling $119.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Environment & animals | 2024 | $6,450,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $2,150,200 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $228,250 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | Environmental protection | 2024 | $200,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Food/agriculture/nutrition | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | See part iv | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2023 | $6,100,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $2,151,650 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Food systems | 2023 | $2,151,000 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | To support research, education, and outreach about us energy systems | 2023 | $450,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $154,665 |
| Impactassets Inc | Legal advocacy | 2023 | $150,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $133,559 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Food & Water Watch a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Food & Water Watch is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 32-0160439, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Food & Water Watch's EIN?
- Food & Water Watch's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0160439.
- How much revenue does Food & Water Watch report?
- Food & Water Watch reported $20,732,357 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Food & Water Watch have?
- CharityIndex grades Food & Water Watch B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Food & Water Watch (EIN 32-0160439) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.