Watson-brown Foundation INC

Watson-brown Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Thomson, Georgia with $143.4M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$143.4Mtotal assets
1972IRS ruling year
Educationfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Watson-brown Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $4.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Clemson University $672K
  • University Of South Carolina-columbia $573K
  • University Of Georgia $570K
  • Augusta University $258K
  • Georgia Institute Of Technology $225K
  • Wofford College $210K
  • University Of South Carolina-aiken $201K
  • Georgia Southern University $175K
  • Anderson University $129K
  • Lander University $114K
  • College Of Charleston $111K
  • Georgia College & State University $101K
  • Kennesaw State University $99K
  • Furman University $87K
  • University Of South Carolina-upstate $69K
  • Converse College $63K
  • Winthrop University $57K
  • North Carolina A&t State University $57K
  • Duke University $51K
  • Georgia State University $42K
  • Charleston Southern University $42K
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College $42K
  • Presbyterian College $42K
  • Mercer University $42K
  • University Of North Georgia $36K

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).

  • FY2019$4.1M
  • FY2020$4.7M
  • FY2021$4.3M
  • FY2022$5.1M
  • FY2023$5.1M

About Watson-brown Foundation INC

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusEducation
  • HeadquartersThomson, Georgia
  • EIN237097393
  • IRS ruling1972

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

Grants in Education area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Watson-brown Foundation INC?

Watson-brown Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Thomson, Georgia with $143.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Watson-brown Foundation INC fund?

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

What is the EIN of Watson-brown Foundation INC?

Watson-brown Foundation INC's EIN is 237097393. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Watson-brown Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Watson-brown Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Education) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Watson-brown Foundation INC. 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.