Private foundation · Camden, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 28 totaling $275,925
- Typical grant
- $1,500 to $5,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $3,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County · plus 346 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 9 of 27.
- Total giving that year
- $5.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.5M | $276K | 28 |
| 2024 | $5.2M | $257K | 28 |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $164K | 18 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Ann weaver · Camden · 8569554360
- What to send
- See application forms on internal company web site
- Deadlines
- No set deadlines
- Limits
- Must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization that furthers the charitable purposes of the foundation.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Carrie WilliamsPresident
- Ann WeaverTreasurer
- John QuinnAsst. treasurer - to 6/17/25
- Katherine GillenAsst. treasurer - as of 6/18/25
- Justin EttelsonSecretary
- Maureen DuffyChair
- David BowlerBoard member
- Justin LadnerBoard member
- Mark McdonoughBoard member
- Steven CurtisBoard member
- Lori SuttonBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterways | Chattanooga, Marion County | General purpose | $100K |
| Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $50K |
| Tennessee River Gorge Trust Inc. | Chattanooga, Marion County | General purpose | $23K |
| Hamilton County | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $20K |
| Hamilton County Schools Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $10K |
| University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $10K |
| Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center | Chattanooga, Marion County | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Green Steps Inc. | Chattanooga, Marion County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Whitwell High School Foundation | Whitwell, Marion County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Whitwell High School Foundation | Whitwell, Marion County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Whitwell Middle School | Whitwell, Marion County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Unite | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $3,000 |
| La Paz De Dios | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Grateful Gobbler | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Marion County Community Ministry Inc. | Sequatchie, Marion County | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Rivercity Company | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chattanooga Chapter Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Forgotten Child Fund | Harrison, Hamilton County | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Greenspaces | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Prep Public Schools | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Signal Centers Inc. | Chattanooga Tn, Hamilton County | General purpose | $1,500 |