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The Watson Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Mark E Watson Jr. It holds total assets of $835. Annual income is reported at $9K. Total assets have decreased from $485K in 2010 to $1K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, The Watson Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $50K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $12K in 2021 to $16K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $22K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $11K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$975
Average Grant
$950
Largest Grant
$2K
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.
The Watson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, LA, IN.
The Watson Foundation has distributed a total of $50K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $11K.
The Watson Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (742825092) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
The Watson Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark E Watson Jr | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$1K
Fair Market Value
$1K
Net Worth
$1K
Grants Paid
$16K
Contributions
$19K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$50K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Briscoe Western Art MuseumCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The National Ww2 MuseumCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Research InstituteCharitable | San Antonio, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Sycamore Trust - Notre DameCharitable | Austin, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Club Giraud - UtsaCharitable | San Antonio, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Raclin Murphy Museum Of ArtCharitable | Notre Dame, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Knead CommunityCharitable | New Kensington, PA | $400 | 2023 |
| Wendell Family FireworksCharitable | Houston, TX | $100 | 2023 |
| Mays Cancer CenterCharitable | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| University Of Texas At San AntoniouthscsaEDUCATIONAL | San Antonio, TX | $1K | 2021 |
| Texas Biomedical Research CenterRESEARCH | San Antonio, TX | $950 | 2021 |
| St Andrew'S United Methodist ChurchCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $200 | 2021 |