John H Watson Charitable Foundation

John H Watson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dothan, Alabama with $32.8M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$32.8Mtotal assets
1998IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants John H Watson Charitable Foundation has awarded

19 grantees · $1.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Auburn University $1M
  • Evergreen Presbyterian Church $140K
  • 1819 News Llc $125K
  • Houston Academy $100K
  • Alabama Institute For Deaf And Blind $50K
  • Alabama Prolife Coalition Education Fund Inc $15K
  • Wiregrass Hope Group $10K
  • Alabama Network Of Family Resource Centers $10K
  • Friends Of Army Aviation $10K
  • Child Advocacy Center $8K
  • Dothan Area Botanical Gardens $8K
  • Calcutta Mercy $5K
  • Network 211 $5K
  • Dothan Tuesday Rotary Club $4K
  • Wiregrass Area Food Bank $4K
  • Special Olympics Alabama $4K
  • Judicial Watch $3K
  • Salvation Army $3K
  • Dothan Rescue Mission $3K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$316K
  • FY2021$1.1M
  • FY2022$1.4M
  • FY2023$1.6M

About John H Watson Charitable Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersDothan, Alabama
  • EIN721372393
  • IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is John H Watson Charitable Foundation?

John H Watson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dothan, Alabama with $32.8M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does John H Watson Charitable Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of John H Watson Charitable Foundation?

John H Watson Charitable Foundation's EIN is 721372393. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from John H Watson Charitable Foundation?

Private foundations like John H Watson Charitable Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with John H Watson Charitable Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.