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Stephen Watson Foundation for Life

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 311735308

Stephen Watson Foundation for Life is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,050 and the largest $8,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $12,618 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$12,6186$243,086
2024$12,5003$246,740

How to apply

Stephen Watson Foundation for Life 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 Stephen Watson Foundation for Life funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $1,150 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$8,300
California1$3,050

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope for Silent Voices
Deerfield Ave, IL
A home for Orphans and to help them with basic needs skills and provide assistance$8,300
Small Go Funds
Redwood City, CA
Misc. Charity GoFUNDS Events Small Donations$3,050
VinCapital FoundationMission is to create healthcare and education solutions to assist underserved and marginalized children and women$1,150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Stephen Watson Foundation for Life accept grant applications?

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

How much does Stephen Watson Foundation for Life give?

$12,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,050.

Who runs Stephen Watson Foundation for Life?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Trager Watson (Ceo).

What does Stephen Watson Foundation for Life fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.

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