The Water Fund was founded in 2015 as a part of the Peterffy Foundation. Our founder, Will, created the Water Fund to serve as a new kind of philanthropic vehicle wherein the dollars granted by the fund and the investments made to support the ongoing growth of the foundation would adhere to a similar set of values.

The Water Fund  prioritizes listening, learning, and collaboration. These values stem from a deep reverence for the natural world, and a passion to create a more just and harmonious planet.

The Water Fund focuses its energy and grant making on supporting largely indigenous led and other frontline organizations to continue the great work of preserving and caring for what is vital. This often takes form in holistic projects related to water, land, and culture.  One Small Planet focuses on building trusted relations with communities across the Americas and Hawai’i. We recognize the shoulders we stand on and give thanks for the opportunity to support this profound and necessary work.