The Watt Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3373456
Foundation Overview
Based in Riverside, CT, The Watt Family Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $739,492 to organizations in Connecticut, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $80,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 24 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
54% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Greenwich (52%), Old Greenwich (20%), Riverside (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 120% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Watt Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Theatre Film Center | $15,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Buck Country Jazz | $1,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Blue Hill Troup | $250 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $2,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $6,070 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unresticted | 2023 |
| Gems Of Greenwich | $300 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Greenwich Choral Society | $300 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hill House Senior Residence | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unresticted | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Inc Of Greenwich | $350 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unresticted | 2023 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $80,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Parot Memorial Library | $2,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sarasota Opera | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $500 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Bruce Museum | $21,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| United Network For Organ Sharing | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | Unrestictedunresticted | 2023 |
| The Silver Shield Association | $300 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Waverly Life Care Network Foundation | $1,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mill River Park | $500 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Goshen Free Library | $1,000 | Goshen, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harvest Time Assembly Of God | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Trinity Assembly Of God | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Service Foundation | $5,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center | $12,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Hill Troup | $250 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $3,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $1,300 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gems Of Greenwich | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greenwich Choral Society | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greenwich United Way | $800 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $70,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $7,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Bruce Museum | $1,600 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hill House Senior Residence | $250 | Riverside, CT, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Inc Of Greenwich | $200 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Aston Magna Foundation For Music And Humanities | $250 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $11,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Arpeggio Music Festival(first Congregational Church) | $500 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Canto Vocal Program | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Central Florida | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $3,400 | New York, NY, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center | $12,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Hill Troup | $250 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $3,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $1,300 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gems Of Greenwich | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greenwich Choral Society | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greenwich United Way | $800 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $70,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $7,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Bruce Museum | $1,600 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hill House Senior Residence | $250 | Riverside, CT, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Inc Of Greenwich | $200 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Aston Magna Foundation For Music And Humanities | $250 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $11,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Arpeggio Music Festival(first Congregational Church) | $500 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Canto Vocal Program | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Central Florida | $500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $3,400 | New York, NY, US | Unresticted | 2022 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center | $7,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $3,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $360 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fiaf (french Institute Alliance Francaise) | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greenwich Choral Society | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greenwich United Way | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $33,339 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $2,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sarasota Opera | $9,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $750 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Bruce Museum | $225 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Gems Of Greenwich | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Combine Order Of Police | $200 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Parot Memorial Library | $1,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Blue Hill Troup | $250 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Back Country Jazz | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center | $7,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $3,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $360 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fiaf (French Institute Alliance Francaise) | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greenwich Choral Society | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greenwich United Way | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $33,339 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $2,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sarasota Opera | $9,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $750 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Bruce Museum | $225 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Gems Of Greenwich | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Combine Order Of Police | $200 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Parot Memorial Library | $1,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Blue Hill Troup | $250 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Back Country Jazz | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center | $7,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $3,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $360 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fiaf (French Institute Alliance Francaise) | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greenwich Choral Society | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greenwich United Way | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $33,339 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $2,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sarasota Opera | $9,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $750 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Bruce Museum | $225 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Gems Of Greenwich | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Combine Order Of Police | $200 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Parot Memorial Library | $1,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Blue Hill Troup | $250 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Back Country Jazz | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $1,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Fiaf (french Institute Alliance Francaise) | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greenwich Arts Council | $100 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Perrot Memorial Library | $2,000 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $3,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sarasota Opera | $4,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $500 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Combined Organization Of Police | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greenwich Players | $100 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center | $2,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of South New England | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Bruce Museum | $100 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greenwich United Way | $500 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Venice Art Center | $250 | Venice, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Stamford Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Inst | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Aston Mahna Music Festival | $500 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Caramoor Centre For The Arts | $2,500 | Katonah, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Chamber Players Of Greenwich | $600 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Family Independence Initiative | $1,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Fiaf (french Institute Alliance Francaise) | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Greenwich Choral Society | $200 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service | $500 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Hill House Senior Residence | $200 | Riverside, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Orchestra Of St Luke's | $31,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Perrot Memorial Library | $750 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Sarsota Fl | $4,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Sarasota Ballet | $3,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Sarasota Opera | $7,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Silvershield Associates Inc-greenwich | $250 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,100 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| United Way Of Sarasota | $200 | Venice, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Youth Orchestra Of St Luke's | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Greenwich Arts Council | $100 | Greenwich, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Heartbent Opera | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2019 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $3,400 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Mathewson Street Friends | $100 | Providence, RI, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice Of Fairfield County | $1,000 | Wilton, CT, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-3373456 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO WWATT- 16 GILLIAM LANE Riverside, CT 06878-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Watt Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/trea/dir | William D Watt |
|---|---|
| V.p./sec/dir | Karen B Watt |
| Dir | Andrew B Watt |
Forms 990-PF
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