Tippecanoe Environmental Lake & Watershed Foundation

Name

Tippecanoe Environmental Lake & Watershed Foundation

Legal name

Tippecanoe Environmental Lake and Watershed Foundation

Website

https://watershedfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Watershed Conservation & Environmental Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH), Watershed Protection & Water Quality Services (AFAMAMAB)

Keywords

• Watershed conservation services
• Water quality monitoring
• Soil health programs
• Shoreline restoration grants
• Citizen science engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

North Webster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting clean water missions. Donation page available at watershedfoundation.org/donate/.
2. Monthly Giving (Tributary Club): Recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts through the Tributary Club program, providing continuous, vital stream of support.
3. Planned Gifts & Estate Planning: Legacy gifts through wills, trusts, retirement accounts, life insurance, donor-advised funds, certificates of deposit, and bank/brokerage accounts.
4. Business Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor events (Dance at Tippy, Cottage Tours, Snapshot Day, Healthy Shorelines, Beyond Lawns), donate to match challenges, or pledge recurring financial support.
5. Grants: TWF's work depends on grants from foundations and government agencies. Notably awarded the Clean Water Indiana Grant in 2026.
6. Employer Matching Gifts: Many businesses match employee donations to qualified charities, doubling impact.
7. IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: For donors aged 70½ or older, Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs are tax-free gifts directly to TWF.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tippecanoe Environmental Lake & Watershed Foundation (operating as The Watershed Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers watershed-wide conservation programs, grant-based cost-share funding, technical assistance, and citizen science education across the 236-square-mile Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed in Northern Indiana. Its core offerings include the Healthy Shorelines Initiative, the Beyond Lawns Initiative for native landscape conversion, the Soil Health Initiative providing up to 80% cost-share for conservation agriculture, and the annual Snapshot Water Monitoring Day citizen science event.

Product overview

The Watershed Foundation (formerly Tippecanoe Environmental Lake and Watershed Foundation) operates as a platform of interconnected environmental conservation programs rather than a single product. The core offerings include four main program areas: the Healthy Shorelines Initiative providing grant assistance for lake-friendly shoreline projects; the Beyond Lawns Initiative offering technical support and grants for native plant lawn conversions; the Soil Health Initiative delivering conservation agriculture support with up to 80% cost-sharing for farmers; and Snapshot Water Monitoring Day engaging citizen scientists in annual water quality data collection. Supporting these core programs are educational initiatives including the Clean Waters Partnership collaboration, the Kosciusko Water and Woodland Invasive Partnership (KWWIP), the award-winning Clear Choices Clean Water public education program, and community engagement resources including Ask Lyn/Mariah expert columns and Hoosier Riverwatch workshops. Annual events including Dance at Tippy, Cottage Tours, and the Picture Your Watershed Photo Contest serve as fundraising vehicles while building community engagement. An interactive project mapping platform at HealthySoilsCleanWater.org documents conservation work throughout the watershed. TWF also provides various grant programs (Prairie Grant, Seedling Grant, Healthy Shorelines Grant) offering funding assistance ranging from technical support to 80% cost-sharing for qualifying conservation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthy Shorelines Initiative
• Beyond Lawns Initiative

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Clean Waters PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA TWF-initiated collaboration of 20+ local stakeholders including environmental groups, government agencies, farmers, and builders working together to promote healthy environmental practices and implement water quality improvement projects. The CWP Education Committee offers educational programs for all ages. Members include TWF, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Kosciusko County Recycling Depot, Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams.
• Kosciusko Water & Woodland Invasive Partnership (KWWIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partnership of local individuals and organizations (including TWF) that protects land and water from non-native invasive species. KWWIP organizes volunteer workdays, creates educational resources, and builds community support for invasive species management.
• Lake Leaders GatheringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWF gathers representatives from lake and property owner associations across the watershed annually to connect, collaborate, and learn about issues affecting local lakes. Supports association leaders and connects residents to their local associations.
• Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey conservation partner working with TWF on soil health and water quality initiatives. Kosciusko SWCD helps protect natural resources including water across the county.
• Lilly Center for Lakes & StreamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Grace College-affiliated research center that studies lakes and streams in Kosciusko County. Partners with TWF on water quality research, education, and community programs.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal conservation agency providing technical and financial assistance for conservation practices. TWF works with NRCS to support farmers implementing soil health and water quality projects throughout the watershed.
• Wawasee Area Conservancy FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal conservancy organization focused on protecting lakes in the Wawasee area. Collaborates with TWF on shared clean water goals and watershed initiatives.
• Clear Choices Clean WatermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide Indiana program (clearchoicescleanwater.org) that empowers individuals with guidance, resources, and clean water pledges. TWF promotes the program and directs community members to take action pledges.
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState environmental agency. TWF works with IDEM on watershed protection projects, including farmer partnerships to address water quality issues.
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState natural resources agency. TWF collaborates with DNR on statewide environmental education and conservation efforts related to lakes and streams.
• Hoosier RiverwatchmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerState program that trains citizens to assess and report on local water quality. TWF offers free Hoosier Riverwatch training workshops to the community each summer.
• North American Lake Management SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit organization dedicated to freshwater resource management. TWF is a member, connecting locally to national best practices in lake management.
• Indiana Lakes Management SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState society for lake management professionals. TWF participates in the society's network for lake conservation and management.
• Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association (LTPO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive lake association representing Lake Tippecanoe property owners. Partners with TWF on watershed protection and lake health initiatives.
• Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew regional sewer district serving Tippecanoe and Chapman lakes. TWF supports properly functioning sewer systems as a pollution prevention measure and highlights the district's work.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ducks Unlimited: Large national wetland and waterfowl conservation nonprofit. Broad incumbent with overlapping wetland and water quality conservation priorities, although focused on waterfowl habitat rather than lake water quality per se.
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR): State natural resources agency collaborating with TWF on statewide environmental education and lake conservation. Larger incumbent with broader mandate across Indiana, including lakes and streams.
• The Nature Conservancy (Indiana): Major global environmental nonprofit with an Indiana chapter. Recognizes the Tippecanoe River as one of the Top 10 Rivers to Protect in the US. Broad incumbent with overlapping conservation mission but much larger scale and national footprint.
• Hoosier Environmental Council: Indiana statewide environmental advocacy organization. Broad incumbent operating at the state policy level on issues including water quality, with overlapping mission but advocacy rather than direct watershed project delivery.
• Izaak Walton League of America: National conservation organization focused on clean water and outdoor recreation. Broad incumbent with overlapping watershed conservation mission and citizen science programs (similar to Snapshot Day).
• Sierra Club (Indiana Chapter): National environmental organization with active Indiana chapter. Broad incumbent with overlapping water quality and conservation mission, but operating at advocacy and outdoor recreation scale rather than direct watershed implementation.

Direct peers

• Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation: Local conservancy organization focused on protecting lakes in the Wawasee area of Kosciusko County. Direct peer to TWF with overlapping clean water mission and active collaboration on watershed initiatives in the same Indiana geography.
• Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District: County-level conservation agency working with TWF on soil health and water quality initiatives. Direct peer delivering conservation programs to farmers and landowners in overlapping geography.
• Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams: Grace College-affiliated research center that studies Kosciusko County lakes and streams. Direct peer — partners with TWF on water quality research, education, and community programs in the same watershed.

Regional players

• Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association: Active lake association representing Lake Tippecanoe property owners. Partners with TWF on watershed protection and lake health initiatives. Regional peer focused on a single lake rather than the broader watershed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TippeWatershed
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheWatershedFdn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-watershed-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/thewatershedfoundation

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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