The Watterson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Watterson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,880 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$97,880
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$338,158
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $92,630 the year before.
41% 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 | $92,630 | 21 | $400,792 |
| 2024 | $97,880 | 22 | $338,158 |
How to apply
The Watterson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Watterson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 15 | $68,500 |
| Ohio | 5 | $26,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,880 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opfob | Veteran assistance | $12,500 |
| Ada Exempt Village Schools | Education | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the LC | Social service | $7,500 |
| Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen | Social service | $6,600 |
| Deep Well Project | Social service | $6,600 |
| Real Champions | Poverty alleviation | $6,250 |
| University of Findlay | Education | $6,000 |
| Antioch Educational Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Blacquity SC | Empowering minority businesses | $5,000 |
| Changing Our Image Now Project | Community welfare | $5,000 |
| The Children's Center | Discretionary | $5,000 |
| Bluffton MLK Observance | Social service | $5,000 |
| Sandalwood Community Food Pantry | Social service | $4,250 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic | Health | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Social service | $2,500 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Ministry-survivors domestic violence | $2,000 |
| Kore Foundation | Humanitarian assistance | $1,680 |
| Hilton Head Island High School | Education | $1,500 |
| Skyline Church of Christ | Children's home | $1,200 |
| Team Defying the Odds | Social service | $500 |
| Hilton Head Regionatl Partnership F | Discretionary | $500 |
| Hilton Head Hospital Auxillary | Discretionary | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Watterson Billy J
- Watterson Brenda S
- Baxter Jeff
- Harden Gary
- Kaczmarek Ryan
- Latta Marcia Sloan
- Martin Cynthia
Questions people ask
Does The Watterson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Watterson Family Foundation give?
$97,880 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Watterson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Watterson Billy J (Trustee), Watterson Brenda S (Trustee), Baxter Jeff (Trustee) and Harden Gary (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Watterson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.