The Watterson Foundation
Historical FunderCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 34-6520026 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $350,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE WATTERSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1844 WESTVIEW RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22903 |
| Phone | 4347602803 |
| WBTIMBERLAKE4@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND MUST NOT BE AN INDIVIDUAL |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | General purposes of donee | $350,000 |
| Weatherhead School of Management | Cleveland, OH | General purposes of the donee | $350,000 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA | Charlottesville, VA | General purposes of the donne | $270,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Charlottesville, VA | General purposes of the donee | $150,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Charlottesv | Charlottesville, VA | General purposes of the donee | $100,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($250,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,470,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $130,250 | 7 |
| 2022 | $53,100 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349102104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6520026
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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