Alfred N Watson Family Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 51-0404909 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SUSAN C WATSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 3317 N STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20007 |
| Phone | 2405061343 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS, CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHY IT IS REQUESTING FUNDS AND HOW THOSE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BENEFIT ITS PUBLIC CHARITY OR OTHER ENTITY EXEMPT UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE AMOUNT OF ANY AWARD WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE ALFRED N. WATSON FAMILY FOUNDATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity | Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Amnesty International | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Easter Seals | Beltsville, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Foundation of Ailu | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Service | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| DC Bar Pro Bono Center | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Edmund Burke School | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nrda | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Georgetown Ministries | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jubliee Jobs | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Catherine | Little Compton, RI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Levine School Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Vet Services | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ocra | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Our Sisters School | New Bedford, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St John's Church | Westport, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Way of the Nca | Vienna, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wider Circle | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Woodley House | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| N St Village | Washington, DC | Charitable | $750 |
| Bread for the World | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Kingswood Oxford | West Hartford, CT | Charitable | $500 |
| Oxfam | Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Traveling Toys | Gailford, CT | Charitable | $500 |
| Westport Food Pantry | Westport, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Westport Land Conservation | Westport, MD | Charitable | $500 |
| Wgbh Ed Foundation | Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Bright Beginnings | Washington, DC | Charitable | $250 |
| Westport Historical Society | Westport, MA | Charitable | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,350 | 39 |
| 2023 | $57,050 | 42 |
| 2022 | $24,136 | 35 |
| 2021 | $20,660 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630729349100813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0404909
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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