Private foundation · EIN 27-4187713 · The Woodlands, Texas · Human services

Watford Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $434K total, median $16K. 72% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$434K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in TX
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 17 of 18 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Angel ReachConroe, TXTo assist and enhance the lives of young people inspite of obstacles.$90K
Northwest Assistance MinistriesHouston, TXTo help supply basic human needs to the community.$50K
Prayers of the PeopleHouston, TXTo provide spiritual care, prayer and community resources through specially trained lay chaplains serving patients in health care settings…$50K
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational FoundRichmond, VATo help undergraduates with the rising cost of college.$50K
Inspiration RanchMagnolia, TXTo provide hope and improve the lives of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges through equine-assisted services.$50K
Montgomery County Women's CenterConroe, TXTo lead the effort in preventing domestic violence and sexual assualt through crisis intervention, assistance, advocacy, empowerment and so…$25K
Northwoods Presbyterian ChurchHouston, TXTo enable people of all ages to become disciples through faithful bible study, with the freedom to think and to respond with openness, and…$25K
Florida Alpha ScholarshipGainesville, FLTo aid young men of the university of florida who are members, or candidates to become members, of the florida alpha chapter of sigma phi e…$20K
Woodlands Methodist ChurchThe Woodlands, TXTo reach people for jesus, disciple them in faith, and help those in need.$20K
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GATo put god's love into action, bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.$12K
Boys and Girls Country of Houston IHockley, TXTo help pay salaries to the teachers.$10K
Texas Youth FoundationSpring, TXTo educate young people in judeo-christian principles and conservative values, emphasizing limited government, fiscal responsibility, freed…$10K
American Heart AssociationHouston, TXTo be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.$7,600
Nabor House CommunityHouston, TXTo invest in the growth and development of low-income children and their families by providing quality, afforable early childhood centers i…$3,000
Shriner's ChildrenTampa, FLTo provide the highest quality care to children with orthopedic, neuromuscular, colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions, burn injuries,…$1,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZTo identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government.$1,000
Contributions Made Via Ptp EntitiesHouston, TXTo support those battling disease.$256

By state: Texas 13 · Virginia 1 · Florida 2 · Georgia 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Watford Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in The Woodlands, Texas, administered in care of Michael D Watford, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Watford Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Watford Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $434K across 18 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Watford Family Foundation Inc give?

Texas (13 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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