Private foundation · EIN 46-3491365 · El Segundo, California · Human services

David P Watson Foundation

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: 8 grants paid, $567K total, median $80K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$567K
Median grant
$80K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sound Equine OptionsGresham, ORTo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$120K
Doernbecher Childrens Hospital FoundationPortland, ORTo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$80K
Growing GreatManhattan Beach, CATo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$80K
Jimmy Miller FoundationManhattan Beach, CATo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$80K
Richstone Family CenterHawthorne, CATo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$80K
Forward StrideBeaverton, ORTo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$62K
Albertina Kerr CentersPortland, ORTo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$40K
Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano FoundationLos Angeles, CATo be used for charity's exempt purpose & charitable activities$25K

By state: Oregon 4 · California 4

About this foundation

David P Watson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in El Segundo, California, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 David P Watson Foundation 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 David P Watson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $567K across 8 grants, a median of $80K.

Where does David P Watson Foundation give?

Oregon (4 grants), California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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