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Clean Water Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose programs reach and involve more than one million households each year through outreach, education, advocacy, organizing, and policy action at the local, state, and national levels. A smart choice for charitable giving, contributions to Clean Water Fund are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Clean Water Fund's programs build upon and compliment those of Clean Water Action to support the shared goal of fishable, swimmable, and drinkable water for all.

Clean Water Fund

Priority programs and strategies include:

  • Policies that Put Drinking Water First, from watershed to water tap
  • Environmental health solutions that prevent waste and pollution at the source
  • Clean energy and climate solutions that create jobs and protect water

Clean Water Fund works to develop strong grassroots environmental leadership and to bring together diverse constituencies to work for life improving changes: safer water, cleaner air, and protections from toxic pollution in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities.

Read more about the differences between these organizations below.

Clean Water Action

Clean Water Action is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization working to protect our environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, as well as campaigning to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems. Donations to Clean Water Action are NOT tax deductible.

Learn more at cleanwater.org

Clean Water Fund

Clean Water Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose programs build upon and compliment those of Clean Water Action, supporting a shared goal of fishable, swimmable, and drinkable water for all. Clean Water Fund programs reach more than one million households each year through outreach, education, organizing, advocacy, and policy action. Activities are limited to those appropriate to the 501(c)(3) tax status. Rated 4 Stars by Charity Navigator, donations to Clean Water Fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Taxpayer ID EIN #52-1043444, CFC #10636

Learn more at cleanwaterfund.org

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Leadership Giving

As a Clean Water Leader, your generosity will enable our work protecting clean water, now and into the future. You will be invited to virtual donor briefings and events, have opportunities to meet our staff, and receive our thanks and gratitude for helping us achieve our goal of swimmable, fishable, drinkable water for all.

Give from Your IRA

If you are age 70 ½ or older and have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or if you have a spouse, other family or close friends who meet this definition, this is powerful and important information you should know.

Donor-Advised Funds & Grants

Are you interested in making a gift or grant from your foundation or Donor-Advised Fund? We can help.

Donate Stock

There are lots of ways to show your support for Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund. But one of the smartest ways is to donate stock – a win for you, and a win for Clean Water.

Clean Water in Your Will

Both Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund welcome gifts by will or bequest, by beneficiary designations on insurance, retirement or investment accounts, or through donation of appreciated assets.

Matching Gifts & Workplace Giving

Many companies will match their employees’ charitable donations. Check if your employer will match your gift today!

Donate Crypto

Do you own cryptocurrency which has increased in value since you first bought it? If the answer is “YES,” then you could realize significant tax benefits by making a crypto donation.