Arthur K Watson Charitable Tr Uw
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-2989468 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | WWW.JPMORGAN.COM/ONLINEGRANTS;NO FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED FOR THE PURPOSES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH OR NON- GOVERNMENT PROVIDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Wood School | Piney Woods, MS | General | $184,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General | $160,000 |
| Mid-Coast Health Net Inc (Knox Clinic) Dba the Knox Clinic | Rockland, ME | General operating | $125,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | New York, NY | To support research | $100,000 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | Bar Harbor, ME | General | $82,500 |
| Mainehealth Penbay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | Pen bay waldo healthcare | $55,000 |
| William a Farnsworth Library and Art Museum | Rockland, ME | General support | $50,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General | $50,000 |
| Ethel Walker School Inc | Simsbury, CT | General | $50,000 |
| Sail Maine | Portland, ME | General | $50,000 |
| United States Sailing Association | Bristol, RI | General | $50,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership Institute | Portland, ME | General | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health D-H/Geisel Development Office | Lebanon, NH | General | $50,000 |
| Apple Blossom School and Family Center | Wilton, CT | General | $35,000 |
| Wild Landscapes Inc | Naples, AZ | General | $30,000 |
| Childrens Museum and Theatre of Maine | Portland, ME | General operating | $25,000 |
| Penobscot Marine Museum | Searsport, ME | El faro salute | $25,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | Camden, ME | General support | $25,000 |
| Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co | Baltimore, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Maine Medical Center Philanthropy Department | Portland, ME | General | $25,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Camden, ME | General | $20,000 |
| Staniel Cay St Luke's Foundation Inc | Lighthouse Point, FL | To support the staniel cay | $20,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmer & Gardeners Association | Unity, ME | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Harvard Th Chan School of Public Health | Boston, MA | Dept. of nutrition | $10,000 |
| Westover School | Middlebury, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Anns Place Inc | Danbury, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Maine Behavioral Healthcare | Westbrook, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Piston Foundation | Stamford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Reston, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Maine | Portland, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Watson civic engagement | $10,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society Inc | Sanibel, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hands Across the Sea | Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Abbe Museum | Bar Harbor, ME | The wabanaki curatorial | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Country School Inc | New Canaan, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Camden, ME | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sundog Outdoor Expeditions | Camden, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Maine Family Planning | Augusta, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Riley School | Rockport, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Casco, ME | General operating | $1,000 |
| Childrens House Montessori | Camden, ME | General | $500 |
| Peopleplace Cooperative Preschool | Camden, ME | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,428,500 | 44 |
| 2023 | $1,180,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532819349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2989468
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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