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Waterford Foundation

Fresno, California  ·  EIN 770437521  ·  Private foundation

Waterford Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $800K in grants paid and $3.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 22 individual grants from this funder — $1.8M awarded across 2020–2022 — including its support for food & agriculture. Below is its full funding profile.

$800K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.4M
Total assets
22
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What Waterford Foundation funds

Waterford Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, k-12 education, housing & homelessness, substance use & recovery, health care, and related causes.

Food & AgricultureK-12 EducationHousing & HomelessnessSubstance Use & RecoveryHealth CareCriminal Justice

Populations it has supported include foster youth.

foster youth

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Waterford Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Central California Food Bank
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$148K2020
Central California Food Bank
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$143K2022
Fresno Police Chaplaincy
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$114K2020
Foundation for Clovis Schools
SUPPORT
Clovis, CA$103K2022
Fresno Rescue Mission
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$96K2022
Parents and Addicts in Need
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$89K2020
Breaking the Chains
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$86K2022
Foundation for Clovis Schools
SUPPORT
Clovis, CA$85K2020
Foundation for Central Schools
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$83K2022
Foundation for Sanger Schools
SUPPORT
Sanger, CA$83K2022
Angels of Grace Inc
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$82K2022
The Art of Life Cancer Foundation
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$81K2022
Parents and Addicts in Need
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$76K2022
Casa of Fresno and Madera Counties
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$74K2022
The Art of Life Cancer Foundation
SUPPORT
Fresno, CA$69K2020

Waterford Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$800K
2022$1000K

How to apply for funding from Waterford Foundation

Waterford Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Waterford Foundation

Does Waterford Foundation accept grant applications?
Waterford Foundation'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 Waterford Foundation fund?
Waterford Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Central California Food Bank, Central California Food Bank, Fresno Police Chaplaincy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Waterford Foundation give in grants?
Waterford Foundation reported $800K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.8M over 22 grants.
Where is Waterford Foundation located?
Waterford Foundation is based in Fresno, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770437521.
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About this profile. This page is built from Waterford Foundation'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 Waterford Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.