Thomas J Watson Foundation
Accepts applications
Thomas J Watson Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1.3 million
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 2 | $96.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 2 | $102 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 2 | $107 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sneha Subramanian 233 Broadway 27th FL, New York, NY 10279 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 245-8859 |
| What to submit | Upon request |
| Deadlines | First tuesday in november the selection committee's nominee information should be submitted to |
| Restrictions | The foundation by the first tuesday of november. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Thomas J Watson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 2 | $2.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $1.3 million |
| Please See Attached | General | $1.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware
Questions people ask
Does Thomas J Watson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: First tuesday in november the selection committee's nominee information should be submitted to.
How much does Thomas J Watson Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.
Who runs Thomas J Watson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware (Trustee).
What does Thomas J Watson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.