Private foundation · EIN 41-6516669 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Francis Harbison Tr for the Watson Inst

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: 1 grants paid, $200K total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$200K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Watson InstituteSewickley, PAGeneral support$200K

About this foundation

Francis Harbison Tr for the Watson Inst is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Francis Harbison Tr for the Watson Inst 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 Francis Harbison Tr for the Watson Inst give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 1 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Francis Harbison Tr for the Watson Inst give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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