Linda T Watson Family Foundation
Historical FunderMission Hills, Kansas · EIN 43-6816063 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COLE HELBERT MERRILL LYNCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 3401 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, LEAWOOD KS 66211 |
| Phone | 9139065316 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST NAMING THE CHARITY AND ITS PURPOSE AND PROPOSED USE OF THE REQUESTED FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 1ST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
68% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Overland Park, KS | Various program activities | $50,000 |
| Maddie's Mission | Prairie Village, KS | Various program activities | $10,000 |
| Harvesters | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Pbs | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $5,000 |
| The Folly Theater | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $5,000 |
| The New Reform Temple | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $4,371 |
| Temple Israel | Prairie Village, KS | Various program activities | $4,272 |
| Kansas City Chorale | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $3,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Overland Park, KS | Various program activities | $2,600 |
| Barstow School Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $2,000 |
| Kemper Museum | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $2,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | Various program activities | $2,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $1,500 |
| Midwest Center for Holocaust Education | Leawood, KS | Various program activities | $1,000 |
| Umkc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Various program activities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,743 | 16 |
| 2024 | $84,588 | 6 |
| 2023 | $101,866 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349100244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6816063
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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