The Gurdon W Wattles Fund
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 23-7027979 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$33K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$988K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,100.
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
92% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Child Development Institute | Princeton, NJ | Operational | $9,000 |
| Vermont Coverts Woodlands | Vergennes, VT | Operational | $6,000 |
| Groton Free Public Library | Groton, VT | Operational | $5,000 |
| Nala's New Life Rescue | Palm City, FL | Operational | $2,100 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Operational | $1,800 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Stuart, FL | Operational | $1,400 |
| Library Foundation of Martin County | Stuart, FL | Operational | $1,400 |
| Dolphin Research | Grassy Key, FL | Operational | $1,000 |
| Eagle Hill Foundation | Greenwich Ct, CT | Operational | $1,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic, CT | Operational | $1,000 |
| The Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | Operational | $1,000 |
| Westerly Hospital | Westerly, RI | Operational | $1,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Operational | $800 |
| Martin Memorial Foundation | Stuart, FL | Operational | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $33,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349102161
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7027979
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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