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Watson Family Foundation No 2 is a private corporation based in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Matthew Scott Watson. It holds total assets of $169K. Annual income is reported at $15K. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Delaware. According to available records, Watson Family Foundation No 2 has made 15 grants totaling $50K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $12K in 2020 to $26K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $6K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Delaware. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 4 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 No 2 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 CA, DE.
Watson Family Foundation No 2 has distributed a total of $50K across 15 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $6K.
Watson Family Foundation No 2 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Watson Family Foundation No 2 is headquartered in LAGUNA BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew W Watson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John R Watson | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shea M Watson | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$169K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$169K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$50K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Hill SchoolAnnual Fund | Newport Coast, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Saddleback College FoundatioDr. Vern Hodge Memorial Scholarship | Mission Viejo, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S FundSt Mary's Fund | Aliso Viejo, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Andrew Mcdonough B FoundationKids with Cancer | Wilmington, DE | $2K | 2022 |
| Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard FounBuilding Capital Campaign | Costa Mesa, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Wigs For KidsGeneral Fund | Huntington Beach, CA | $1K | 2020 |
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