Watson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 43-1360667

Foundation Overview

Based in Overland Park, KS, Watson Family Foundation has awarded 141 grants totaling $270,012 to organizations in Missouri, Kansas and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $91,924, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$270,012
Total Assets
$964
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
1
Median Grant
$1,600
% Median Grant Decline
-72% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Limited Sample: 0%

1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.

Geographic Focus
Missouri

55% of grants are awarded in Missouri, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in Kansas City (91%), Mound City (5%), Independence (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-98%

Declining funding trend with 98% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Watson 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
Kc Metropolitan Crime Commission $1,600 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Family Members Touched By Crime In The Community 2024
Als Association $1,600 Arlington, VA, US To Discover Treatments And A Cure For Als 2023
Kc Metropolitan Crime Commission $10,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Family Members Touched By Crime In The Community 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Help Children Realize Their Potential And Build Their Futures Through After School Programs 2022
Blue Valley Educational Foundation $500 Overland Park, KS, US For Assistance With Educational Programs 2022
Boys And Girls Club $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Boys And Girls After School Activities 2022
Child Protection Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With The Reduction Of Trauma For Children During The Investigation And Prosecution Of Crimes Against Children 2022
City Union Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Christian Ministry Committed To Sharing The Gospel And Meeting Spiritual, Physical, And Emotional Needs Of Men, Women, And Children Who Are Poor And Homeless 2022
Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation $1,000 Tulsa, OK, US Provides Support To Terminally Ill Through Hospice Care 2022
Ducks Unlimited $250 Memphis, TN, US For Assistance With Conservation 2022
Evans Scholars Foundation $250 Golf, IL, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2022
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund $1,000 Norton, MA, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2022
Friends Of The Farmstead $250 Overland Park, KS, US To Help Raise Funds For Future Projects And Programs At Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 2022
Humane Society Of Greater Kansas City $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Save And Improve The Lives Of Dogs And Cats Throughout The Greater Kansas City Community By Providing Education, Adoptions, Preventative Veterinary Care And Spay/neuter Services 2022
Kansas City Rescue Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Local People In Need Of Food, Safe Shelter And Clean Facilities 2022
Kansas Golf Foundation $1,000 Lawrence, KS, US For Assitance With Promoting The Future And Preserve The History Of Golf In Kansas 2022
Kc Metropolitan Crime Commission $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Family Members Touched By Crime In The Community 2022
Kc Ronald Mcdonald House $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Reduce The Burden Of Childhood Illness On Children And Their Families 2022
Ksds Inc $500 Washinton, KS, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Training And Supporting Dogs. 2022
Make-a-wish Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Granting Wishes Of Child Diagnosed With Life-threatening Medical Conditions In The United States And Its Territories 2022
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $500 Quantico, VA, US For Assistance With Giving Christmas Gifts To Less Fortunate Children In The Community 2022
Mayo Foundation $1,000 Rochester, MN, US For Assistance With Patient Care, Research And Education 2022
Meals On Wheels Of Shawnee & Jefferson County $500 Topeka, KS, US To Provide Nutritionally Balanced Meals And Related Services To Assist Seniors And Disabled Individuals In Their Ability To Live Independently 2022
Mocsa $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Individuals That Have Been Impacted By Sexual Abuse And Assault, And Prevent Sexual Violence In Communities 2022
Rose Brooks Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Domestic Violence Shelter 2022
Stanford University Golf Fund $1,000 Stanford, CA, US For Assistance With The Golf Team 2022
Starlight Theatre Association $500 Kansas City, MO, US Dedicated To Producing, Presenting, And Promoting Excellence In Musical Theatre And Performing For All Ages 2022
The Children's Place $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Providing Children Of All Socioeconomic Backgrounds With Quality Early Childhood Education 2022
Waterfowlers Hall Of Fame $250 Mound City, MO, US For Assistance With Conservation 2022
Wayside Waifs $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Place Adoptable Companion Animals In Responsible Homes 2022
World Outreach Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Healthcare For Those In Need Across The Globe 2022
Wright State University $250 Dayton, OH, US Educational Assistance 2022
Ymca $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Creating A Brighter Future For Individuals And Families In Their Community 2022
Heartland Therapeutic Riding $3,468 Overland Park, KS, US To Provide Equine-assisted Therapy Through The Movement Of And Human Interaction With Horses 2022
First Tee Of Greater Philadelphia $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US To Empower Kids And Teens 2022
Mount Washington Cemetery $500 Independence, MO, US For The Care And Preservation Of A Historical Landmark 2022
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation $2,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US To Advance And Enhance Health Care For Children 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Help Children Realize Their Potential And Build Their Futures Through After School Programs 2022
Blue Valley Educational Foundation $500 Overland Park, KS, US For Assistance With Educational Programs 2022
Boys And Girls Club $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Boys And Girls After School Activities 2022
Child Protection Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With The Reduction Of Trauma For Children During The Investigation And Prosecution Of Crimes Against Children 2022
City Union Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Christian Ministry Committed To Sharing The Gospel And Meeting Spiritual, Physical, And Emotional Needs Of Men, Women, And Children Who Are Poor And Homeless 2022
Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation $1,000 Tulsa, OK, US Provides Support To Terminally Ill Through Hospice Care 2022
Ducks Unlimited $250 Memphis, TN, US For Assistance With Conservation 2022
Evans Scholars Foundation $250 Golf, IL, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2022
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund $1,000 Norton, MA, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2022
Friends Of The Farmstead $250 Overland Park, KS, US To Help Raise Funds For Future Projects And Programs At Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 2022
Humane Society Of Greater Kansas City $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Save And Improve The Lives Of Dogs And Cats Throughout The Greater Kansas City Community By Providing Education, Adoptions, Preventative Veterinary Care And Spay/neuter Services 2022
Kansas City Rescue Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Local People In Need Of Food, Safe Shelter And Clean Facilities 2022
Kansas Golf Foundation $1,000 Lawrence, KS, US For Assitance With Promoting The Future And Preserve The History Of Golf In Kansas 2022
Kc Metropolitan Crime Commission $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Family Members Touched By Crime In The Community 2022
Kc Ronald Mcdonald House $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Reduce The Burden Of Childhood Illness On Children And Their Families 2022
Ksds Inc $500 Washinton, KS, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Training And Supporting Dogs. 2022
Make-a-wish Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Granting Wishes Of Child Diagnosed With Life-threatening Medical Conditions In The United States And Its Territories 2022
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $500 Quantico, VA, US For Assistance With Giving Christmas Gifts To Less Fortunate Children In The Community 2022
Mayo Foundation $1,000 Rochester, MN, US For Assistance With Patient Care, Research And Education 2022
Meals On Wheels Of Shawnee & Jefferson County $500 Topeka, KS, US To Provide Nutritionally Balanced Meals And Related Services To Assist Seniors And Disabled Individuals In Their Ability To Live Independently 2022
Mocsa $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Individuals That Have Been Impacted By Sexual Abuse And Assault, And Prevent Sexual Violence In Communities 2022
Rose Brooks Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Domestic Violence Shelter 2022
Stanford University Golf Fund $1,000 Stanford, CA, US For Assistance With The Golf Team 2022
Starlight Theatre Association $500 Kansas City, MO, US Dedicated To Producing, Presenting, And Promoting Excellence In Musical Theatre And Performing For All Ages 2022
The Children's Place $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Providing Children Of All Socioeconomic Backgrounds With Quality Early Childhood Education 2022
Waterfowlers Hall Of Fame $250 Mound City, MO, US For Assistance With Conservation 2022
Wayside Waifs $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Place Adoptable Companion Animals In Responsible Homes 2022
World Outreach Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Healthcare For Those In Need Across The Globe 2022
Wright State University $250 Dayton, OH, US Educational Assistance 2022
Ymca $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Creating A Brighter Future For Individuals And Families In Their Community 2022
Heartland Therapeutic Riding $3,468 Overland Park, KS, US To Provide Equine-assisted Therapy Through The Movement Of And Human Interaction With Horses 2022
First Tee Of Greater Philadelphia $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US To Empower Kids And Teens 2022
Mount Washington Cemetery $500 Independence, MO, US For The Care And Preservation Of A Historical Landmark 2022
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation $2,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US To Advance And Enhance Health Care For Children 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Help Children Realize Their Potential And Build Their Futures Through After School Programs 2022
Blue Valley Educational Foundation $500 Overland Park, KS, US For Assistance With Educational Programs 2022
Boys And Girls Club $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Boys And Girls After School Activities 2022
Child Protection Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With The Reduction Of Trauma For Children During The Investigation And Prosecution Of Crimes Against Children 2022
City Union Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Christian Ministry Committed To Sharing The Gospel And Meeting Spiritual, Physical, And Emotional Needs Of Men, Women, And Children Who Are Poor And Homeless 2022
Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation $1,000 Tulsa, OK, US Provides Support To Terminally Ill Through Hospice Care 2022
Ducks Unlimited $250 Memphis, TN, US For Assistance With Conservation 2022
Evans Scholars Foundation $250 Golf, IL, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2022
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund $1,000 Norton, MA, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2022
Friends Of The Farmstead $250 Overland Park, KS, US To Help Raise Funds For Future Projects And Programs At Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 2022
Humane Society Of Greater Kansas City $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Save And Improve The Lives Of Dogs And Cats Throughout The Greater Kansas City Community By Providing Education, Adoptions, Preventative Veterinary Care And Spay/neuter Services 2022
Kansas City Rescue Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Local People In Need Of Food, Safe Shelter And Clean Facilities 2022
Kansas Golf Foundation $1,000 Lawrence, KS, US For Assitance With Promoting The Future And Preserve The History Of Golf In Kansas 2022
Kc Metropolitan Crime Commission $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Family Members Touched By Crime In The Community 2022
Kc Ronald Mcdonald House $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Reduce The Burden Of Childhood Illness On Children And Their Families 2022
Ksds Inc $500 Washinton, KS, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Training And Supporting Dogs. 2022
Make-a-wish Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Granting Wishes Of Child Diagnosed With Life-threatening Medical Conditions In The United States And Its Territories 2022
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $500 Quantico, VA, US For Assistance With Giving Christmas Gifts To Less Fortunate Children In The Community 2022
Mayo Foundation $1,000 Rochester, MN, US For Assistance With Patient Care, Research And Education 2022
Meals On Wheels Of Shawnee & Jefferson County $500 Topeka, KS, US To Provide Nutritionally Balanced Meals And Related Services To Assist Seniors And Disabled Individuals In Their Ability To Live Independently 2022
Mocsa $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Individuals That Have Been Impacted By Sexual Abuse And Assault, And Prevent Sexual Violence In Communities 2022
Rose Brooks Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Domestic Violence Shelter 2022
Stanford University Golf Fund $1,000 Stanford, CA, US For Assistance With The Golf Team 2022
Starlight Theatre Association $500 Kansas City, MO, US Dedicated To Producing, Presenting, And Promoting Excellence In Musical Theatre And Performing For All Ages 2022
The Children's Place $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Providing Children Of All Socioeconomic Backgrounds With Quality Early Childhood Education 2022
Waterfowlers Hall Of Fame $250 Mound City, MO, US For Assistance With Conservation 2022
Wayside Waifs $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Place Adoptable Companion Animals In Responsible Homes 2022
World Outreach Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Healthcare For Those In Need Across The Globe 2022
Wright State University $250 Dayton, OH, US Educational Assistance 2022
Ymca $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Creating A Brighter Future For Individuals And Families In Their Community 2022
Heartland Therapeutic Riding $3,468 Overland Park, KS, US To Provide Equine-assisted Therapy Through The Movement Of And Human Interaction With Horses 2022
First Tee Of Greater Philadelphia $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US To Empower Kids And Teens 2022
Mount Washington Cemetery $500 Independence, MO, US For The Care And Preservation Of A Historical Landmark 2022
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation $2,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US To Advance And Enhance Health Care For Children 2022
American Cancer Society Heartland Division Inc $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Cancer Research 2021
American Red Cross $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Disaster Relief Supporting America's Military Families, Health And Safety Training, Lifesaving Blood, And Internal Services 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Help Children Realize Their Potential And Build Their Futures Through After School Programs 2021
Blue Valley Educational Foundation $500 Overland Park, KS, US For Assistance With Educational Programs 2021
Boys And Girls Club $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Boys And Girls After School Activities 2021
Child Protection Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With The Reduction Of Trauma For Children During The Investigation And Prosecution Of Crimes Against Children 2021
City Union Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Christian Ministry Committed To Sharing The Gospel And Meeting Spiritual, Physical, And Emotional Needs Of Men, Women, And Children Who Are Poor And Homeless. 2021
Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation $1,000 Tulsa, OK, US Provides Support To Terminally Ill Through Hospice Care 2021
Ducks Unlimited $250 Memphis, TN, US For Assistance With Conservation 2021
Evans Scholars Foundation $250 Golf, IL, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2021
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund $1,000 Norton, MA, US For Assistance With Scholarships For College Students 2021
Friends Of The Farmstead $250 Overland Park, KS, US To Help Raise Funds For Future Projects And Programs At Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 2021
Humane Society Of Greater Kansas City $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Save And Improve The Lives Of Dogs And Cats Throughout The Greater Kansas City Community By Providing Education, Adoptions, Preventative Veterinary Care And Spay/neuter Services 2021
Kc Ronald Mcdonald House $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Reduce The Burden Of Childhood Illness On Children And Their Families 2021
Kansas City Rescue Mission $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Local People In Need Of Food, Safe Shelter And Clean Facilities 2021
Kc Metropolitan Crime Commission $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Family Members Touched By Crime In The Community 2021
Kansas Golf Foundation $1,000 Lawrence, KS, US For Assitance With Promoting The Future And Preserve The History Of Golf In Kansas 2021
Ksds Inc $500 Washinton, KS, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Training And Supporting Dogs. 2021
Make-a-wish Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Granting Wishes Of Child Diagnosed With Life-threatening Medical Conditions In The United States And Its Territories 2021
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $500 Quantico, VA, US For Assistance With Giving Christmas Gifts To Less Fortunate Children In The Community 2021
Mayo Foundation $1,000 Rochester, MN, US For Assistance With Patient Care, Research And Education 2021
Meals On Wheels Of Shawnee & Jefferson County $500 Topeka, KS, US To Provide Nutritionally Balanced Meals And Related Services To Assist Seniors And Disabled Individuals In Their Ability To Live Independently 2021
Mocsa $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance To Individuals That Have Been Impacted By Sexual Abuse And Assault, And Prevent Sexual Violence In Communities 2021
Native Sons Of Greater Kc $-100 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Promoting The Future And Preserve The History In The Kansas City Region 2021
Rose Brooks Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Expenses Relating To Domestic Violence Shelter 2021
Stanford University Golf Fund $1,000 Stanford, CA, US For Assistance With The Golf Team 2021
Starlight Theatre Association $500 Kansas City, MO, US Dedicated To Producing, Presenting, And Promoting Excellence In Musical Theatre And Performing For All Ages 2021
The Children's Place $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Providing Children Of All Socioeconomic Backgrounds With Quality Early Childhood Education 2021
Truman Medical Center $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Helping Fund Programs, Equipment And Community Services 2021
Wayside Waifs $500 Kansas City, MO, US To Place Adoptable Companion Animals In Responsible Homes 2021
Waterfowlers Hall Of Fame $250 Mound City, MO, US For Assistance With Conservation 2021
World Outreach Foundation $500 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Healthcare For Those In Need Across The Globe 2021
Wright State University $250 Dayton, OH, US Educational Assistance. 2021
Ymca $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US For Assistance With Creating A Brighter Future For Individuals And Families In Their Community 2021
See Attachment 7 $68,984 Overland Park, KS, US See Attachment 7 2020
See Attachment 13 $91,924 Overland Park, KS, US See Attachment 13 2018

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Contact Information

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EIN 43-1360667
Website N/A
Address 9225 INDIAN CREEK PARKWAY 1100A Overland Park, KS 66210-0000

Key People (1)

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Trustee Thomas S Watson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.