Arthur K Watson Trust
Accepts applications
Arthur K Watson Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $184,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$184,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 40 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 44 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants;no form |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited for the purposes of medical research or non- government provided education programs. |
What Arthur K Watson Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 23 | $629,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $190,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $184,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $130,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piney Wood School | General | $184,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | General | $160,000 |
| Mid-Coast Health Net Inc (Knox Clinic) DBA the Knox Clinic | General operating | $125,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | To support research | $100,000 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | General | $82,500 |
| Mainehealth Penbay Medical Center | Pen bay waldo healthcare | $55,000 |
| William A Farnsworth Library and Art Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General | $50,000 |
| Ethel Walker School Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Sail Maine | General | $50,000 |
| United States Sailing Association | General | $50,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health D-H/Geisel Development Office | General | $50,000 |
| Apple Blossom School and Family Center | General | $35,000 |
| Wild Landscapes Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Childrens Museum and Theatre of Maine | General operating | $25,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | El faro salute | $25,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | General support | $25,000 |
| Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co | General | $25,000 |
| Maine Medical Center Philanthropy Department | General | $25,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | General | $20,000 |
| Staniel Cay St Luke's Foundation Inc | To support the staniel cay | $20,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmer & Gardeners Association | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health | Dept. Of nutrition | $10,000 |
| Westover School | General | $10,000 |
| Anns Place Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Maine Behavioral Healthcare | General support | $10,000 |
| Piston Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Maine | General support | $10,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Watson civic engagement | $10,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hands Across the Sea | General | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard University | General | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General support | $5,000 |
| Abbe Museum | The wabanaki curatorial | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Country School Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sundog Outdoor Expeditions | General support | $2,000 |
| Maine Family Planning | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Arthur K Watson Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Arthur K Watson Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Arthur K Watson Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Arthur K Watson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.