John H Watson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDothan, Alabama · EIN 72-1372393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$40M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Charitable | $1,011,000 |
| Evergreen Presbyterian Church | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $147,000 |
| Alabama Media Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Various Other Tax-Exempt Organizations (Contributions of 2500 Or Less) | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $31,850 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Vivian B Adams School | Ozark, AL | Charitable | $25,500 |
| Wiregrass Hope Group | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind | Talladega, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Chrysalis a Home for Girls | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Dothan Rotary Foundation | Fairhope, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends of Army Aviation | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hawk - Houston Center | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Economic Development Partnership of Al | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ozark | Ozark, AL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Acts Church Christian Center | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Dothan | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Se Health | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dothan Tuesday Rotary Club | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $7,950 |
| Dothan Area Botanical Gardens | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Wiregrass Area Food Bank | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $5,500 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wallace Community College | Dothan, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,608,300 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,357,750 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,566,550 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349104330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1372393
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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