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John Buford Watson Trust is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Virginia Baptist Foundation Inc.. It holds total assets of $926K. Annual income is reported at $164K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, John Buford Watson Trust has made 18 grants totaling $177K, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has grown from $57K in 2021 to $120K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$28K
Based on 6 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.
John Buford Watson Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA.
John Buford Watson Trust has distributed a total of $177K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K.
John Buford Watson Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John Buford Watson Trust is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everbless | TRUSTEE | $8K | $0 | $8K |
Total Giving
$70K
Total Assets
$916K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$916K
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$26K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$177K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes AssociationCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| American Cancer SocietyCHARITABLE | Salem, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Everbless FoundationVBF FOREIGN MISSIONS | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossCHARITABLE | Lynchburg, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Hope Tree Family ServicesRELIGIOUS | Salem, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Morgans Baptist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Moneta, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Virginia Baptist FoundationVBF FOREIGN MISSIONS | Richmond, VA | $29K | 2021 |