Linda T Watson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Linda T Watson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mission Hills, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,743 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$106,743
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$987,767
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,588 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,866 | 23 | $730,585 |
| 2024 | $84,588 | 6 | $916,504 |
| 2025 | $106,743 | 16 | $987,767 |
How to apply
| Contact | Cole Helbert Merrill Lynch 3401 College Boulevard, Leawood, KS 66211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 906-5316 |
| What to submit | Written request naming the charity and its purpose and proposed use of the requested funds. |
| Deadlines | Requests must be submitted by november 1st to be considered for the year ending december 31st. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Linda T Watson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $67,872 |
| Missouri | 10 | $36,871 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Various program activities | $50,000 |
| Maddie's Mission | Various program activities | $10,000 |
| Harvesters | Various program activities | $10,000 |
| Kansas City PBS | Various program activities | $5,000 |
| The Folly Theater | Various program activities | $5,000 |
| The New Reform Temple | Various program activities | $4,371 |
| Temple Israel | Various program activities | $4,272 |
| Kansas City Chorale | Various program activities | $3,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice | Various program activities | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Various program activities | $2,600 |
| Barstow School Foundation | Various program activities | $2,000 |
| Kemper Museum | Various program activities | $2,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Various program activities | $2,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | Various program activities | $1,500 |
| Midwest Center for Holocaust Education | Various program activities | $1,000 |
| Umkc Foundation | Various program activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda R Watson
- Margaret E Watson
- Michael B Watson
- Claudia M Trevino
Questions people ask
Does Linda T Watson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests must be submitted by november 1st to be considered for the year ending december 31st..
How much does Linda T Watson Family Foundation give?
$106,743 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Linda T Watson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda R Watson (Co-Trustee), Margaret E Watson (Co-Trustee), Michael B Watson (Co-Trustee) and Claudia M Trevino (Co-Trustee).
What does Linda T Watson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.