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Chautauqua Lake and Watershed

Jamestown, New York  ·  EIN 471643734  ·  Private foundation

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed is a private foundation based in Jamestown, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $702K in grants paid and $572K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 44 individual grants from this funder — $4.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$702K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$572K
Total assets
44
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chautauqua Lake and Watershed funds

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chautauqua Lake and Watershed, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chautauqua Lake Association Inc
OPERATIONS/CAPITAL
Lakewood, NY$518K2023
Chautauqua Institution
STREAM STATIONS
Chautauqua, NY$500K2023
Chautauqua Lake Association Inc
OPERATIONS
Lakewood, NY$497K2024
Chautauqua Lake Association Inc
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Lakewood, NY$489K2022
Chautauqua Lake Partnership Inc
HERBICIDE & STUDIES
Jamestown, NY$349K2022
Chautauqua Lake Association Inc
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Lakewood, NY$347K2020
Chautauqua Lake Partnership Inc
HERBICIDE & STUDIES
Bemus Point, NY$330K2023
Chautauqua Lake Partnership Inc
HERBICIDE & STUDIES
Bemus Point, NY$188K2024
Chautauqua Lake Partnership Inc
PROJECTS & STUDIES
Jamestown, NY$182K2020
Chautauqua Lake Association Inc
IN-LAKE MAINT.
Lakewood, NY$162K2019
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
WATERSHED/INVASIVE
Lakewood, NY$94K2023
Chautauqua Lake Association Inc
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Lakewood, NY$90K2019
Town of Chautauqua Ny
SHORELINE CLEANUP
Mayville, NY$90K2020
Town of Chautauqua Ny
SHORELINE CLEANUP
Mayville, NY$82K2023
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
WATERSHED/INVASIVE
Lakewood, NY$81K2024

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$82K
2018$190K
2019$545K
2020$698K
2022$994K
2023$1.5M
2024$904K

How to apply for funding from Chautauqua Lake and Watershed

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at chautauquaalliance.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Chautauqua Lake and Watershed

Does Chautauqua Lake and Watershed accept grant applications?
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Chautauqua Lake and Watershed fund?
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Chautauqua Lake Association Inc, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake Association Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chautauqua Lake and Watershed give in grants?
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed reported $702K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.9M over 44 grants.
Where is Chautauqua Lake and Watershed located?
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed is based in Jamestown, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471643734.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chautauqua Lake and Watershed's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chautauqua Lake and Watershed. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.