Wattles Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wattles Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $222,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$222,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $197,500 the year before.
47% 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 | $173,500 | 13 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $197,500 | 13 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $222,500 | 17 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Wattles Family 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 Wattles Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $204,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Raise the roof campaign | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Barnes donor advised fund | $39,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Wattles/wiley donor advised fund | $39,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | General | $25,000 |
| Family & Children Services Family & Children Services | Sherman lake campership program | $15,000 |
| Intl Society Child Abuse Nelgect Intl Society Child Adbuse Nelgect | Ispcan next fund | $10,000 |
| The Gilmore the Gilmore | Rising stars recitals | $6,000 |
| Pretty Lake Camp Pretty Lake Camp | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| KVCC Foundation KVCC Foundation | Stg. Bill becker marine scholarship | $5,000 |
| Stoneleigh Burham School Annual Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Bronson Hospital Foundation Bronson Hospital Foundation | Patient assistance | $5,000 |
| Stara Colloration Stara Colloration | General | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Academy for behavorial academic | $4,000 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat Humanity Pikes Peak Habitat Humanity | General | $3,000 |
| Western Michigan University Western Michigan University | Rotc cadet fund | $2,500 |
| Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Portage Public Safety Foundtation Portage Public Safety FD | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine W Barnes
- Charles D Wattles
- Marian Klein Wattles
- Rosemary Willey
Questions people ask
Does Wattles Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wattles Family Foundation give?
$222,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wattles Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine W Barnes (President), Charles D Wattles (Treasurer), Marian Klein Wattles (Secretary) and Rosemary Willey (Director).
What does Wattles Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and education.