How to apply
See footnote Contact: Charitable Trust Grant Review Commi, Tower at Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4128079211 Deadlines: See footnote Restrictions: See footnote
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way WorldwideAlexandria, VA | General support | $40K |
| Mercy Health FdnYoungstown, OH | General support | $37K |
| Akron Children's HospitalAkron, OH | General support | $37K |
| Coleman Professional SvcsYoungstown, OH | General support | $25K |
| Autism Society of Mahoning ValleyCanfield, OH | General support | $19K |
| Akiva AcademyYoungstown, OH | Well-rounded education | $15K |
| Youngstown Neighborhood DevelopmYoungstown, OH | General support | $15K |
| Compass Family & Community ServicesYoungstown, OH | Sojourner house | $15K |
| Henry H Stambaugh Auditorium AssociationYoungstown, OH | General support | $15K |
| Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning ValleyWarren, OH | General support | $13K |
| United Returning Citizens IncYoungstown, OH | General support | $13K |
| Inspiring Minds YoungstownWarren, OH | General support | $13K |
| Salvation ArmyYoungstown, OH | Emergency social services | $11K |
| Students Motivated By the ArtsYoungstown, OH | General support | $10K |
| Sight for All United IncYoungstown, OH | General support | $10K |
| Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the PastYoungstown, OH | General suppport | $10K |
| Butler Institute of American ArtYoungstown, OH | Boiler replacement project | $10K |
| Potential Development ProgramYoungstown, OH | Structured teaching | $10K |
| Humility of Mary HousingCuyahoga Falls, OH | General support | $10K |
| Kool Boiz FoundationMiddletown, DE | Mentoring program | $10K |
| Young Womens Christian AssociationSan Antonio, TX | General support | $10K |
| Ursuline Sisters MissionCanfield, OH | General support | $10K |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | General support | $9,950 |
| Opera Western ReserveYoungstown, OH | General support | $7,500 |
| The Youngstown Playhouse IncYoungstown, OH | General support | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of North EastYoungstown, OH | Journeys in youngstown | $5,000 |
| Prevent Blindness OhioColumbus, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Mahoning VGirard, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| The Ohio Foundation of Independent ColleColumbus, OH | General support | $3,300 |
| Community Corporation United Way CampaignYoungstown, OH | Success by & after 6 & | $2,000 |
| 1st Presbyterian ChurchYoungstown, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Ysu FoundationYoungstown, OH | General support | $2,000 |
By state: Ohio 29 · Virginia 1 · Delaware 1 · Texas 1
About this foundation
Walter E & Caroline H Watson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Walter E & Caroline H Watson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See footnote Deadlines: See footnote.
How much does Walter E & Caroline H Watson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $406K across 32 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Walter E & Caroline H Watson Foundation give?
Ohio (29 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Delaware (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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