Watts Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCoralville, Iowa · EIN 81-2552110 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$289K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
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
20% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arenaco | Coralville, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $100,000 |
| City of North Liberty | Coralville, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $20,833 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Iowa City, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $20,000 |
| Free Medical and Dental Clinic | Iowa City, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $15,000 |
| City of Ketchum | Ketchum, ID | For unrestricted use by recipient | $15,000 |
| Lifewise Academy | Iowa City, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $12,500 |
| Newman Catholic | Iowa City, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $12,500 |
| Veritas Church | Tiffin, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $12,000 |
| Riverside Theather | Iowa City, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $11,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Program | Iowa City, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $10,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Fca | Cedar Rapids, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $10,000 |
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation | Kailuakon, HI | For unrestricted use by recipient | $10,000 |
| Iowa City Bike Library | Iowa City, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| No Foot Too Small | Coralville, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative | Cedar Rapids, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel | Fort Madison, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| Embrace Iowa | West Des Moines, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| North Liberty Community | North Liberty, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| Coralville Community | Coralville, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| Butch Peterson Legacy Foundation | West Branch, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $1,400 |
| Johnson Steam Academy | Cedar Rapids, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | For unrestricted use by recipient | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | For unrestricted use by recipient | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | For unrestricted use by recipient | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,233 | 24 |
| 2024 | $181,733 | 10 |
| 2023 | $184,306 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103534
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2552110
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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