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Frank H Watson Trust

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 366010564

Frank H Watson Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,696 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,232 and the largest $10,232. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $23,847 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,3793$545,197
2024$23,8473$582,954
2025$30,6963$633,446

How to apply

Frank H Watson Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Frank H Watson Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$30,696

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand CHPTR Order of Eastn Star
Macon, IL
Unrestricted general$10,232
Illinois Masonic Childrens Home Mr William Warmoth Gen Counsel
Springfield, IL
Unrestricted general$10,232
Masonic Home
Springfield, IL
Unrestricted general$10,232

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Frank H Watson Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Frank H Watson Trust give?

$30,696 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,232.

Who runs Frank H Watson Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).

What does Frank H Watson Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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