Private foundation · EIN 32-6251524 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Orville & Laurene Watts Scholarship Fund

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Contact the above) and its median grant is $49K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $49K total, median $49K. Stated restrictions: Contact the above

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$49K
Median grant
$49K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
See below
Contact the above
Assets
$1.0M

How to apply

Contact the above Contact: Ellis Foundation, Po Box 54, Ft Scott, Ks, 6202232232 Deadlines: Contact the above Restrictions: Contact the above

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

Orville & Laurene Watts Scholarship Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Orville & Laurene Watts Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Contact the above Deadlines: Contact the above.

How much does Orville & Laurene Watts Scholarship Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $49K across 1 grants, a median of $49K.

Where does Orville & Laurene Watts Scholarship Fund give?

Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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