Private foundation · EIN 75-6064539 · Tyler, Texas

Watson W Wise 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $1.6M. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.6M
Median grant
$1.6M
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

How to apply

No designated form Contact: Watson Wise Foundation, 110 N College 311, Tyler, Tx, 9035319615

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

Watson W Wise Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tyler, Texas, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Watson W Wise Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Watson W Wise Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 1 grants, a median of $1.6M.

Where does Watson W Wise Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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