Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.3 million
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$28.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
0% 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 | $1.4 million | 1 | $27.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 1 | $28.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 1 | $28.6 million |
How to apply
Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable 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.
What Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development | Health care grant | $1.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Edith B Waterman
- Lara Kunkler
Questions people ask
Does Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.
Who runs Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edith B Waterman (Trustee) and Lara Kunkler (Trustee).
What does Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.