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Arthur K Watson Charitable Trust Uw is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1979. The principal officer is J P Morgan Chase Bank Na Trustee. It holds total assets of $8.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have decreased from $14.1M in 2011 to $8.8M in 2024. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, Connecticut and Arizona. According to available records, Arthur K Watson Charitable Trust Uw has made 67 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.1M in 2021 to $2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $345K, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Arizona, Mississippi, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Arthur K Watson Charitable Trust Uw reported 67 individual grants totaling $3.2 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $25,000. Half of those grants fell between $15,000 and $50,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $345,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $1.1 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in ME (30 of 67), followed by CT (14) and AZ (7). In total the foundation's grantees span 10 states. Of its 33 distinct grantees, 76 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were The Jackson Laboratory ($625,000), Honorhealth Foundation ($400,000) and Piney Wood School ($274,000).
Computed from 67 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 10 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$67K
Largest Grant
$345K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Arthur K Watson Charitable Trust Uw is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, AZ, MS.
Arthur K Watson Charitable Trust Uw has distributed a total of $3.2M across 67 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $345K.
The application deadline is no deadlines. Grants are limited for the purposes of medical research or non- government provided education programs.
Arthur K Watson Charitable Trust Uw is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$8.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$8.8M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth FoundationGENERAL | Scottsdale, AZ | $200K | 2023 |
| The Jackson LaboratoryGENERAL | Bar Harbor, ME | $140K | 2023 |
| MainehealthSUPPORT OF CAMPAIGN FOR | Rockport, ME | $125K | 2023 |
| Piney Wood SchoolGENERAL | Piney Woods, MS | $77K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock HealthGENERAL | Lebanon, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Ethel Walker School IncGENERAL | Simsbury, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens LeadershipGENERAL | Portland, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Maine Medical CenterGENERAL | Portland, ME | $40K | 2023 |
| Maine Maritime AcademyGENERAL | Castine, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Wild Landscapes IncGENERAL | Naples, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Manufacturers & Traders Trust CoGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Portland Museum Of ArtGENERAL | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Portland Childrens MuseumGENERAL | Portland, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Hands Across The SeaGENERAL | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Coastal Mountains Land TrustGENERAL | Camden, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Sail MaineGENERAL | Portland, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Penobscot Marine MuseumEL FARO SALUTE | Searsport, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| The Hotchkiss SchoolWATSON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Lakeville, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Maine Organic Farmer AssociationEDUCATION PROGRAMS | Unity, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Peopleplace Cooperative PreschoolGENERAL | Camden, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Dana- Farber Cancer Institute IncGENERAL | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Anns Place IncGENERAL | Danbury, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Clinic To The RehabilitationGENERAL | Sanibel, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| New Canaan Country SchoolGENERAL | New Canaan, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Westover SchoolGENERAL | Middlebury, CT | $5K | 2023 |