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The Watson Foundation

Application policy not stated San Antonio, Texas · EIN 742825092

The Watson Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,250 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $325 and the largest $500. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was down from $6,450 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$15,6508$1,145
2023$6,4504$835
2024$1,2504$355

How to apply

The filing gives no application details. Contact the foundation before you apply.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Watson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$1,000
California1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Club Giraud - Utsa
san antonio, TX
charitable$500
Ut Health Science Center
san antonio, TX
Charitable$400
Birth Line of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Charitable$250
Christus Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Charitable$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Watson Foundation accept grant applications?

Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.

How much does The Watson Foundation give?

$1,250 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $325.

Who runs The Watson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Mark E Watson Jr (President,treasurer 10/24-7/25), Courtney B Watson (Member 10/24-7/25), Kelly Hamman (Director) and shannon peifer (director).

What does The Watson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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