Waters Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Waters Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Jenks, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $620,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$620,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $624,470 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $661,000 | 35 | $14.8 million |
| 2023 | $624,470 | 33 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $620,000 | 20 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
Waters 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 Waters Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 16 | $500,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Hall | Annual education fund | $200,000 |
| Northeastern State University | Student scholarships | $55,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Heathcare Foundation | Cardiac medical research | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Operations fund for social services | $50,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc | Meals to those in need for eastern oklahoma | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operations fund for social services | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Univerity of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Operations fund for library | $25,000 |
| US Conference of Catholic Bishops DBA Catholic Charities of Eastern Okla | Operations fund for social services | $25,000 |
| Clarehouse Inc | Funding end-of-life care | $15,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services | Social services to those in need | $15,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services | Social services to oklahoma vulnerable children | $15,000 |
| John 316 Mission | Meals & shelter to those in need in tulsa area | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Dalas | Services for sick & injured children & their families | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Okalhoma | Operations fund for social services | $10,000 |
| Iron Gate Inc | Meals to those in need in tulsa area | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa | Services for sick & injured children & their families | $10,000 |
| Youth Development of Tulsa DBA First Tee of Tulsa | Operations fund for social services | $10,000 |
| Animal Aid of Tulsa Inc | Services for sick & injured animals | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | New elephant expansion project | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- P Jonathan Adamson
- Robin Wyatt
- E Andrew Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Waters Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Waters Charitable Foundation give?
$620,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Waters Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists P Jonathan Adamson (Trustee), Robin Wyatt (Trustee) and E Andrew Johnson (Trustee).
What does Waters Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.