Watson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Watson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,972 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,972
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$294,582
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 14 | $276,534 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 2 | $336,534 |
| 2025 | $41,972 | 4 | $294,582 |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles L Watson PO Box 56389, Houston, TX 77256 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 690-4848 |
| What to submit | Purpose of organization, balance sheet, income statement |
| Deadlines | End of third quarter |
What Watson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $11,972 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bel Air Presbyterian Church | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Viewpoint School | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Steel Magnolia Moms | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Arbor School | General operating fund | $1,972 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles L Watson
- Kim R Watson
Questions people ask
Does Watson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: End of third quarter.
How much does Watson Family Foundation give?
$41,972 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Watson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles L Watson (President) and Kim R Watson (VP, Sec, Treasurer).
What does Watson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.