Private foundation · EIN 37-6719427 · Saratoga Springs, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raymond Watkin Tr for Charities

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: 4 grants paid, $89K total, median $22K. 50% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$89K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in NY
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKCancer and disease research$42K
The Fund for AnimalsWashington, DCSafety & protection of animals$42K
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYArt program scholarships$3,000
United Jewish AppealNew York, NYOperations$2,000

By state: Oklahoma 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Raymond Watkin Tr for Charities is a private grantmaking foundation in Saratoga Springs, New York, administered in care of Adirondack Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Raymond Watkin Tr for Charities 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 Raymond Watkin Tr for Charities give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $89K across 4 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Raymond Watkin Tr for Charities give?

Oklahoma (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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