The Waters Charitable Remainder Unitrust makes a small number of relatively large, mission-driven grants across a handful of issue areas, privileging repeat support for organizations it trusts. Recent giving centers on animal rescue and emergency transport, medical research/health institutions, and international clean-water/poverty-alleviation programs. Grants are largely charitable (public charities and causes) and span both domestic and international work.
Concentrated giving with a few mid-to-large grants per year, including repeated multi-year support to select organizations rather than many small one-off gifts.
A $40,000 grant to Wings of Rescue in 2023 stands out in The Waters Charitable Remainder Unitrust’s recent giving and shows the scale at which the funder sometimes operates. The foundation’s grants are also repeated over time, with the same organizations appearing in multiple years, suggesting a pattern of continued support rather than one-time gifts. Recent grants reach into animal rescue, medical research and university-affiliated health work, pantry and community support, and water access projects. The charitable trust format is reflected in a giving profile that is selective rather than broad, with a small set of recipients receiving most of the attention. The grantees also show a mix of local and wider-reaching work. In California, the foundation has supported organizations in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, Torrance, West Hollywood, Gilroy, Glendale, and El Segundo. It has also backed groups in Houston, Portland, Boston, Murfreesboro, Jackson, State College, and Las Vegas. Across these grants, the funder supports public charities working in animal transport, public health, cancer advocacy, education-related funds, and basic needs programs.
Animal rescue is a clear theme. The foundation gave $40,000 in 2023, $25,000 in 2024, and $20,000 in 2025 to Wings of Rescue, an organization based in Woodland Hills, California. It also supported Corridor Rescue Inc with $3,500 in 2023 and 2024 and $4,000 in 2025, along with grants to Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon, Operation Freedom Paws, Wags and Walks, Beesley Animal Foundation, Dog Is My Copilot, and A Home 4 Spot Animal Sanctuary. Health-related giving appears in multiple forms. The Waters Charitable Remainder Unitrust gave $25,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2023 to UCLA Foundation in Los Angeles. It also awarded $20,000 in 2025 to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in El Segundo. Beyond that, the foundation supported Wells Bring Hope with $15,000 in 2025 for clean-water work.
Typical grants are small, even though a few awards are much larger: the p25 is $1,375, the median is $2,500, and the p75 is $3,500. The recent record shows repeated support for several recipients across multiple years, including Wings of Rescue, UCLA Foundation, Corridor Rescue Inc, Manhattan Beach Rotary Foundation, Penn State - Stanish Enhancement Fund, and El Camino College Foundation. That pattern points to relationship-based grantmaking rather than a large volume of one-time awards. The fund is a charitable remainder unitrust, and it does not make program-related investments or grants to individuals.
$315K
$1.8M
$114K
$156K
Most grants fall between $1K and $4K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$4K
About 67% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: Wings of Rescue, UCLA Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Wells Bring Hope
The grant record is entirely domestic, with 79 grants to U.S. recipients. California is the top state by grant count, and 67% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Recent California recipients include Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, Torrance, West Hollywood, Gilroy, Glendale, and El Segundo. Outside California, grants reached Houston, Portland, Boston, Murfreesboro, Jackson, and State College, showing a regional base with some national reach.
Recent grants point to animal rescue and emergency transport, medical research and health institutions, pancreatic cancer research and advocacy, clean-water and well-digging work, and some community support and education-related giving. Specific recipients include Wings of Rescue, UCLA Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and Wells Bring Hope.
The typical grant size is small: the p25 is $1,375, the median is $2,500, and the p75 is $3,500. The recent record also includes larger awards such as $40,000, $25,000, and $20,000 to selected grantees.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Wings of Rescue in 2023, 2024, and 2025; UCLA Foundation in 2023 and 2024; Corridor Rescue Inc in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Manhattan Beach Rotary Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
California receives the largest share of grants, with 67% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Recent California recipients include organizations in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, Torrance, West Hollywood, Gilroy, Glendale, and El Segundo.
The grant record shown here is entirely U.S.-based: 79 grants, or 100.0%, went to recipients in the United States.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINGS OF RESCUE | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK | EL SEGUNDO, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WELLS BRING HOPE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PENN STATE - STANISH ENHANCEMENT FUND | STATE COLLEGE, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MANHATTAN BEACH ROTARY FOUNDATION | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CORRIDOR RESCUE INC | HOUSTON, TX | $4,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| EL CAMINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION - WARRIOR PANTRY | TORRANCE, CA | $3,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| DOG IS MY COPILOT | JACKSON, WY | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLECHARITABLE |
| A DOGGIE 4 YOU | PIPE CREEK, TX | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ARCHEOLOGICAL INSTITUE OF AMERICA | BOSTON, MA | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CHEDAR MENACHEM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BEESLEY ANIMAL FOUNDATION | MURFREESBORO, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FOODSHARE INC | BLOOMFIELD, CT | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SPEAK UP FOR THE POOR | PASADENA, CA | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LILY'S LEGACY SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY | PETALUMA, CA | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PROJECT STREET VET | ENCINITAS, CA | $1,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HOMEWARD BOUND GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE AND SANCTUARY | ELVERTA, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| COASTAL GERMAN SHEPHERD | IRVINE, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AUXILIARY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SOLVE MECFS | GLENDALE, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| A HOME 4 SPOT | LAS VEGAS, NV | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ACE OF HEARTS DOG RESCUE | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MYCHAL'S LEARNING PLACE | HAWTHORNE, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MUCH LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WAGS AND WALKS | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS | GILROY, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ROUNDHOUSE AQUARIUM | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WINGS OF RESCUE | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MANHATTAN BEACH ROTARY FOUNDATION | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CHEDAR MENACHEM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| BETTER TOGETHER FOREVER | GLENDALE, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PENN STATE - STANISH ENHANCEMENT FUND | STATE COLLEGE, PA | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CORRIDOR RESCUE INC | HOUSTON, TX | $3,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| GOLDEN BOND RESCUE OF OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | $3,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| EL CAMINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION - WARRIOR PANTRY | TORRANCE, CA | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| DOG IS MY COPILOT | JACKSON, WY | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLECHARITABLE |
| BEESLEY ANIMAL FOUNDATION | MURFREESBORO, TN | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA | BOSTON, MA | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| A DOGGIE 4 YOU | PIPE CREEK, TX | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS | GILROY, CA | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| WAGS AND WALKS | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| FOODSHARE INC | BLOOMFIELD, CT | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| HOMEWARD BOUND GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE AND SANCTUARY | ELVERTA, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MYCHAL'S LEARNING PLACE | HAWTHORNE, CA | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| LILY'S LEGACY SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY | PETALUMA, CA | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PROJECT STREET VET | ENCINITAS, CA | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MUCH LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SOLVE MECFS | GLENDALE, CA | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| LA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AUXILIARY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
WINGS OF RESCUE
$20,000CHARITABLE
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
$20,000CHARITABLE
WELLS BRING HOPE
$15,000CHARITABLE
PENN STATE - STANISH ENHANCEMENT FUND
$5,000CHARITABLE
MANHATTAN BEACH ROTARY FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
CORRIDOR RESCUE INC
$4,000CHARITABLE
EL CAMINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION - WARRIOR PANTRY
CHARITABLE
DOG IS MY COPILOT
$2,500CHARITABLECHARITABLE
A DOGGIE 4 YOU
$2,500CHARITABLE
ARCHEOLOGICAL INSTITUE OF AMERICA
$2,500CHARITABLE
CHEDAR MENACHEM
$2,500CHARITABLE
BEESLEY ANIMAL FOUNDATION
$2,500CHARITABLE
FOODSHARE INC
$2,000CHARITABLE
SPEAK UP FOR THE POOR
$1,500CHARITABLE
LILY'S LEGACY SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
$1,500CHARITABLE
PROJECT STREET VET
$1,500CHARITABLE
HOMEWARD BOUND GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE AND SANCTUARY
$1,000CHARITABLE
COASTAL GERMAN SHEPHERD
$1,000CHARITABLE
LA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AUXILIARY
$1,000CHARITABLE
SOLVE MECFS
$1,000CHARITABLE
A HOME 4 SPOT
$1,000CHARITABLE
ACE OF HEARTS DOG RESCUE
$1,000CHARITABLE
MYCHAL'S LEARNING PLACE
$1,000CHARITABLE
MUCH LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE
$1,000CHARITABLE
WAGS AND WALKS
$1,000CHARITABLE
OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS
$1,000CHARITABLE
ROUNDHOUSE AQUARIUM
$500CHARITABLE
WINGS OF RESCUE
$25,000CHARITABLE
UCLA FOUNDATION
$25,000CHARITABLE
MANHATTAN BEACH ROTARY FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE
CHEDAR MENACHEM
$5,000CHARITABLE
BETTER TOGETHER FOREVER
$5,000CHARITABLE
PENN STATE - STANISH ENHANCEMENT FUND
$5,000CHARITABLE
CORRIDOR RESCUE INC
$3,500CHARITABLE
GOLDEN BOND RESCUE OF OREGON
$3,500CHARITABLE
EL CAMINO COLLEGE FOUNDATION - WARRIOR PANTRY
$3,000CHARITABLE
DOG IS MY COPILOT
$2,500CHARITABLECHARITABLE
BEESLEY ANIMAL FOUNDATION
$2,500CHARITABLE
ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
$2,500CHARITABLE
A DOGGIE 4 YOU
$2,500CHARITABLE
OPERATION FREEDOM PAWS
$2,500CHARITABLE
WAGS AND WALKS
$2,500CHARITABLE
FOODSHARE INC
$2,000CHARITABLE
HOMEWARD BOUND GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE AND SANCTUARY
$2,000CHARITABLE
MYCHAL'S LEARNING PLACE
$1,500CHARITABLE
LILY'S LEGACY SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
$1,500CHARITABLE
PROJECT STREET VET
$1,500CHARITABLE
MUCH LOVE ANIMAL RESCUE
$1,000CHARITABLE
SOLVE MECFS
$1,000CHARITABLE
LA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AUXILIARY
$1,000CHARITABLE