The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hyde and Watson Foundation is a private foundation in Warren Township, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 611 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.1 million
- Number of grants611
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$133 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $5.9 million | 564 | $124 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 611 | $133 million |
How to apply
The Hyde and Watson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 399 | $3.6 million |
| New Jersey | 209 | $2.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $19,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Counseling Service | Purchase of a building. | $75,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $50,000 |
| Visual Arts Center of New Jersey | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $50,000 |
| Zufall Health Center Inc | Purchase of specialized equipment for the dental clinic in dover, nj. | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Newark Inc | Hard costs related to renovations and improvements for the pool. | $35,000 |
| Nourish NJ Inc | Purchase and installation of hvac equipment. | $35,000 |
| Center for Hope Hospice Inc | Purchase and installation of security equipment for the residence in elizabeth, nj. | $30,000 |
| Harlem Rbi Incorporated DBA Dream | Purchase of equipment for dream highbridge charter school, in the south bronx. | $30,000 |
| Institute of Music for Children Inc | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $30,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Manhattan | Hard costs related to building renovations and improvements. | $30,000 |
| Zoological Society of New Jersey Inc | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $30,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Purchase of equipment. | $25,000 |
| Craig School | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $25,000 |
| Elizabethport Presbyterian Center Inc | Purchase and installation of hvac equipment. | $25,000 |
| Graham-Windham | Hard costs related to renovations and purchase of furnishings for the manhattan mental health center. | $25,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Purchase and installation of security equipment. | $25,000 |
| Jazz House Kids Inc | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $25,000 |
| Our House Foundation Inc | Hard costs related to renovations and purchase of equipment for the supervised apartments in westfield, nj. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey Inc | Purchase and installation of equipment for the health center in montclair, nj. | $25,000 |
| America's Grow-A-Row | Purchase of equipment. | $20,000 |
| Arc Morris County Chapter NJ Inc | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $20,000 |
| Associated Humane Societies Inc | Hard costs related to building renovations and improvements. | $20,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | Purchase of equipment for the pediatric clinic in east harlem. | $20,000 |
| Battery Conservancy Inc | Purchase and installation of equipment. | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Union Inc | Hard costs related to facility renovations and purchase of security equipment. | $20,000 |
| Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $20,000 |
| Church of the Holy Apostles | Hard costs related to renovations and purchase of equipment for the holy apostles soup kitchen and food pantry. | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Programs | Purchase and installation of equipment. | $20,000 |
| Family Connections Inc | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Morris County Inc | Purchase and installation of security equipment. | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Inc | Purchase of specialized equipment for the women's health clinic. | $20,000 |
| Frost Valley YMCA | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $20,000 |
| Giving Alternative Learners Uplifting Opportunities Inc | Hard costs related to renovations and improvements for the facility in staten island. | $20,000 |
| Her Justice Inc | Purchase and installation of equipment. | $20,000 |
| Imagine A Center for Coping With Loss | Purchase and installation of equipment. | $20,000 |
| Moms Helping Moms Foundation Inc | Purchase of a transportation vehicle. | $20,000 |
| Moore Catholic High School | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $20,000 |
| New York Hall of Science | Hard costs related to renovations and purchase of security equipment. | $20,000 |
| Newark Emergency Services for Families | Hard costs related to facility renovations, and purchase of equipment and furnishings. | $20,000 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child | Hard costs related to facility renovations and improvements. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah J Barker
- Thomas W Berry
- Hunter W Corbin
- Hans Dekker
- Denise M Grant
- John W Holman III
- Anne-Marie Kim
- Thomas H Maccowatt
- Donald C Mullins Jr
- William V Engel
- Brunilda Moriarty
Questions people ask
Does The Hyde and Watson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hyde and Watson Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 611 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Hyde and Watson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah J Barker (Director), Thomas W Berry (Director), Hunter W Corbin (Director) and Hans Dekker (Secretary/Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Hyde and Watson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.