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Watson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in AURORA, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Mary L Watson. It holds total assets of $150K. Annual income is reported at $47K. Total assets have decreased from $492K in 2011 to $164K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. 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. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Colorado, California, Minnesota. According to available records, Watson Family Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $70K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $9K and $37K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $37K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$750
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 8 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.
Watson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MN, MI.
Watson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $70K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $10K.
Watson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Watson Family Foundation is headquartered in AURORA, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather A Lister | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth L Lacy | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary L Watson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alfred S Watson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$12K
Total Assets
$164K
Fair Market Value
$179K
Net Worth
$164K
Grants Paid
$9K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5K
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$70K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suddenly Pink FoundationCHAR. GIFT--BREAST CANCER | Aurora, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Tee It Up For The TroopsCHAR. GIFT--VETERAN ASSISTANCE | Burnsville, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Advocates For Children CasaASSIST ABUSED CHILDREN | Parker, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Heartlight CenterGRIEF SUPPORT & EDUCATION | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Challenge FoundationCHAR.GIFT-UNDERPRIV CHILDRENS EDUC | Englewood, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Mile High 360SCHOOL ASSISTANCE | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Denver Rescue MissionASSIST HOMELESS | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Illuminate Commrecovery ServicesCHAR.GIFT-ADDICTION ASSISTANCE | Franktown, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Hilltop Latimer HouseCHAR GIFT--DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSIST. | Grand Junction, CO | $500 | 2022 |
| Colorado Golf FoundationCHAR.GIFT-COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | Greenwood Village, CO | $350 | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of AmCHAR.GIFT--ASSISTANCE TO VETS | Washington, DC | $250 | 2022 |
| Interfaith Leadership CouncilCHARITABLE GIFT--FAITH-BASED CIVIC ORGANIZATION | West Bloomfield, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Boulder County Crisis FundCHARITABLE GIFT--BOULDER WILDFIRE VICTIM ASSISTANCE | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Dress For SuccessCHARITABLE GIFT--SUPPORT FOR DRESSING WOMEN RE-ENTERING WORKFORCE | Denver, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Project ArtCHARITABLE GIFT--PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL ART TO NEEDY STUDENTS | Detroit, MI | $515 | 2021 |
| Colorado Ovarian Cancer AllianceCHARITABLE GIFT-PROMOTE AWARENESS & EARLY DETECTION OF OVARIAN CANCER | Denver, CO | $500 | 2021 |
| Parkinson'S FoundationCHARITABLE GIFT--ASSISTANCE TO PARKINSON'S PATIENTS | Denver, CO | $500 | 2021 |
| Latimer HouseCHARITABLE GIFT--EMPOWER AND EDUCATE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Grand Junction, CO | $500 | 2021 |
| Face It Together IncCHARITABLE GIFT--ADDICTION RECOVERY | Sioux Falls, SD | $1K | 2020 |
| MusicaresCHARITABLE GIFT--CHARITABLE MISSION OF SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH & WELLBEING OF MUSIC INDUSTRYCHARITABLE GIFT--CHARITABLE MISSION OF SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH & WELLBEING OF MUSIC COMMUNITY | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Elder Heart Inc (Dba Mission 22)CHARITABLE GIFT--DEDICATED TO HEALING VETERANS | Sisters, OR | $500 | 2020 |
| Student Athletes For Healthy RelationshipsCHARITABLE GIFT--FUNDING OF PROGRAMS TO REDUCE SCHOOL VIOLENCE | Parker, CO | $200 | 2020 |