Watts Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRochester, Minnesota · EIN 71-0882769 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$90K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,200
Total assets$985K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Community Church | Rochester, MN | General support | $11,575 |
| Possabilities | Rochester, MN | General support | $11,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General support | $10,900 |
| Mn Adult & Teen Challenge | Rochester, MN | General support | $10,800 |
| Read Ministries | St Cloud, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Orlando, FL | General support | $8,160 |
| Steiger International | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| American Helper | Apple Valley, MN | General support | $3,600 |
| Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch | Stewartville, MN | General support | $3,500 |
| Christian Missionary Alliance | Reynoldsburg, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Southwest Community Church | Indian Wells, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Live Dead | Springfield, MO | General support | $1,250 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $1,200 |
| Friends of the Great Commission | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $1,200 |
| Bear Creek Services | Rochester, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Camp Victory | Zumbro Falls, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Crystal Women's Clinic | Crystal, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Hockey Ministries International | White Bear Lake, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Rochester, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| One Child Matters | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $765 |
| National Community Resource Center | Rochester, MN | General support | $500 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $500 |
| Hugs for Hunter | Rochester, MN | General support | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,100 | 24 |
| 2024 | $85,521 | 22 |
| 2023 | $81,697 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349101711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0882769
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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