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Gurdon W Wattles Fund is a private trust based in GARDEN CITY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. The principal officer is Bessemer Trust. It holds total assets of $745K. Annual income is reported at $310K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Connecticut and Rhode Island. According to available records, Gurdon W Wattles Fund has made 26 grants totaling $66K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $33K and $33K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $12K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 15 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.
Gurdon W Wattles Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, FL, CT.
Gurdon W Wattles Fund has distributed a total of $66K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $12K.
Gurdon W Wattles Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gurdon W Wattles Fund is headquartered in GARDEN CITY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander B Wattles | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gurdon S Wattles | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth W Wilkes | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$745K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$745K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$66K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Child Development InstituteOPERATIONAL | Princeton, NJ | $12K | 2023 |
| Feed The ChildrenOPERATIONAL | Oklahoma City, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| Art In CommonOPERATIONAL | Ridgefield, CT | $4K | 2023 |
| Nala'S New Life RescueOPERATIONAL | Palm City, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Denison UniversityOPERATIONAL | Granville, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Florida Oceanographic SocietyOPERATIONAL | Stuart, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Library Foundation Of Martin CountyOPERATIONAL | Stuart, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Westerly HospitalOPERATIONAL | Westerly, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Mystic Seaport MuseumOPERATIONAL | Mystic, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Dolphin ResearchOPERATIONAL | Grassy Key, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| The Hospital For Special SurgeryOPERATIONAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Eagle Hill FoundationOPERATIONAL | Greenwich Ct, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Martin Memorial FoundationOPERATIONAL | Stuart, FL | $500 | 2023 |