David P Watson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David P Watson Foundation is a private foundation in El Segundo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $567,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$567,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $555,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $330,000 | 8 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $555,000 | 9 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $567,000 | 8 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
David P Watson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $302,000 |
| California | 4 | $265,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Equine Options | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $120,000 |
| Doernbecher Childrens Hospital Foundation | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $80,000 |
| Growing Great | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $80,000 |
| Jimmy Miller Foundation | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $80,000 |
| Richstone Family Center | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $80,000 |
| Forward Stride | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $62,000 |
| Albertina Kerr Centers | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $40,000 |
| Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation | To be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy A Bean
- Timothy E Curry
Questions people ask
Does David P Watson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David P Watson Foundation give?
$567,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs David P Watson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy A Bean (President) and Timothy E Curry (Ceo/Cfo).