Watford Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Watford Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in The Woodlands, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $434,456 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $90,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$434,456
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $392,744 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $381,851 | 8 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $392,744 | 12 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $434,456 | 18 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Watford Family Foundation Inc 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 Watford Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $350,456 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $21,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To assist and enhance the lives of young people inspite of obstacles. | $90,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | To help supply basic human needs to the community. | $50,000 |
| Prayers of the People | To provide spiritual care, prayer and community resources through specially trained lay chaplains serving patients in health care settings around the world. | $50,000 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Found | To help undergraduates with the rising cost of college. | $50,000 |
| Individual | To provide hope and improve the lives of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges through equine-assisted services. | $49,600 |
| Montgomery County Women's Center | To lead the effort in preventing domestic violence and sexual assualt through crisis intervention, assistance, advocacy, empowerment and social change. | $25,000 |
| Northwoods Presbyterian Church | To enable people of all ages to become disciples through faithful bible study, with the freedom to think and to respond with openness, and to help one another grow in faith. | $25,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Woodlands Methodist Church | To reach people for jesus, disciple them in faith, and help those in need. | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To put god's love into action, bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston I | To help pay salaries to the teachers. | $10,000 |
| Texas Youth Foundation | To educate young people in judeo-christian principles and conservative values, emphasizing limited government, fiscal responsibility, freedom, and american exceptionalism. | $10,000 |
| 100 Club the Survivor's Fund | To provide immediate financial assistance to the dependent families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. | $7,600 |
| Nabor House Community | To invest in the growth and development of low-income children and their families by providing quality, afforable early childhood centers in a christian environment. | $3,000 |
| Shriner's Children | To provide the highest quality care to children with orthopedic, neuromuscular, colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions, burn injuries, craniofacial conditions and spinal cord injuries. | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. | $1,000 |
| Contributions Made Via PTP Entities | To support those battling disease. | $256 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael D Watford
- Amanda N Watford
- Jason M Watford
Questions people ask
Does Watford Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Watford Family Foundation Inc give?
$434,456 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Watford Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael D Watford (Pres/Sec/Tr), Amanda N Watford (Director) and Jason M Watford (Director).
What does Watford Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.