Private foundation · EIN 81-4320609 · Woodbury, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Watermark Auto Group 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: 5 grants paid, $11K total, median $1,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$11K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rend Lake College FoundationIna, ILThe Learning Resource Center project outdoor study area planter$6,000
Refuge Temple Church of God in Christ IncMarion, ILCharitable Event$2,500
Marion Chamber of Commerce FoundationMarion, ILCharitable Event$1,000
Southern Illinois Community FoundationMarion, ILRead SI$1,000
Book for Hope IncPaducah, KYCharitable Event$500

By state: Illinois 4 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Watermark Auto Group Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodbury, Minnesota, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Watermark Auto Group 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 Watermark Auto Group Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11K across 5 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Watermark Auto Group Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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