Watley Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Watley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Yutan, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,700 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$68,700
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $83,690 the year before.
55% 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 | $215,914 | 20 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $83,690 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $68,700 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Watley Charitable 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 Watley Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 9 | $61,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Rescue Mission | Replacement window project | $20,000 |
| Assure Women's Center | To support general programs of the organization | $6,000 |
| Mater Filius of Nebraska Inc | To support general programs of the organization | $6,000 |
| Mybridge | To support the activate global program | $6,000 |
| The Banquet | To support general programs of the organization | $6,000 |
| Global Friends | To support general programs of the organization | $6,000 |
| Project Hope Inc | To support food bank operations | $5,000 |
| Heartland Hope Mission | To support food bank operations | $5,000 |
| Heart Ministry Center | To support food bank operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To support the critical home repair project | $2,500 |
| Africa Inland Mission | To support general programs of the organization | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Loy D Watley
- Logan Watley
- Kit Watley
- Creighton Watley
Questions people ask
Does Watley Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Watley Charitable Foundation give?
$68,700 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Watley Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Loy D Watley (President, Treasurer), Logan Watley (Vice-President), Kit Watley (Secretary) and Creighton Watley (Director).
What does Watley Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.