Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$741,814
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,500 the year before.
75% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,500 | 9 | $698,053 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 16 | $741,814 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Melvin Schmidtgall PO Box 533, Athena, OR 97813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (541) 566-3578 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Contact above |
| Restrictions | The homer i & persephone b watts foundation is a broad, charitable purpose fund which also provides scholarship assistance to individuals who are residents of umatilla county, Oregon. |
What Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 10 | $23,750 |
| Washington | 3 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Weston-McEwen High School | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Athena Weston School District | General operating | $2,500 |
| Athena American Legion Auxiliary | General operating | $2,500 |
| Southern Oregon University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Oregon | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Montana | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Athena Gem Theatre | General operating | $2,000 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Eastern Washington University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Eastern Oregon University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Whitworth University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Blue Mountain Community College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Portland State University | Scholarship | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact above.
How much does Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust give?
$35,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Homer Ip B Watts Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.