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Watson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Glendale, California · EIN 830866270

Watson Foundation is a private foundation in Glendale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,531 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $88,266 and the largest $171,531. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Watson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$171,531
California1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic Trust
Jenkintown, PA
Donor Advised Fund$171,531
Los Angeles Dance Project
Los Angeles, CA
Annual Operating Budget$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Watson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Watson Foundation give?

$176,531 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $88,266.

Who runs Watson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jeanette Watson (Ceo), Justin Krieteemeyer (Secretary) and John Watson (Director).

What does Watson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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