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Watson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Charles L Watson. It holds total assets of $337K. Annual income is reported at $117K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, Oklahoma, Virginia. According to available records, Watson Family Foundation has made 25 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $55K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M, with an average award of $73K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, Illinois, which account for 44% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Watson Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, IL.
Watson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $73K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M.
The application deadline is END OF THIRD QUARTER.
Watson Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles L Watson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kim R Watson | VP, SEC, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$277K
Fair Market Value
$277K
Net Worth
$275K
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$175K
Net Investment Income
$11K
Distribution Amount
$25K
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$73K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windwood Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Sigma Chi FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Evanston, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Bel Air Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Oklahoma State University FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Stillwater, OK | $48K | 2023 |
| FaithbridgeGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Spring, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Viewpoint SchoolGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Calabasas, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Curtis SchoolGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Steel Magnolia MomsGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Arbor SchoolGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Rye Brook, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Westmark SchoolGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Encino, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Transmission Ministry CollectiveGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Allied Forces Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Leesburg, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hope Heals CampGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Saint John'S UniversityGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Queens, NY | $190K | 2022 |
| Inspire WomenGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $20K | 2020 |
| Oklahoma City UniversityGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Oklahoma City, OK | $10K | 2020 |
| Chi Omega FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2020 |
| Young Life HollywoodGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Allied Forces FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Leesburg, VA | $5K | 2020 |
| Osu FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Stillwater, OK | $2K | 2020 |