Frederick O Watson Foundation
Accepts applications
Frederick O Watson Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$41,203
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $6,000 | 2 | $74,389 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 2 | $57,260 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $41,203 |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas F Watson 4725 Excelsior Blvd Suite 402, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 920-5034, dougqwatson491@icloud.com |
| What to submit | No set form |
What Frederick O Watson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's House | To aid housing for homeless in central oregon | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas F Watson
- Stephen M Watson
- Charles H Watson
Questions people ask
Does Frederick O Watson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Frederick O Watson Foundation give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frederick O Watson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas F Watson (President & Treasurer), Stephen M Watson (Vice President) and Charles H Watson (Director).
What does Frederick O Watson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.