Anchor Watch is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DEER PARK, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $72K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $86K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$72K
+48.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$86K
-21.4% YoY
Grant Count
13
+44.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-45.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anchor Watch reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Anchor Watch
Based on IRS filings
Anchor Watch is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DEER PARK, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $72K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $86K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $72,326 | $48,578 | $68,677 |
| Revenue | $118,600 | $95,100 | $90,070 |
| Expenses | $94,852 | $115,199 | $101,280 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $85,836 | $109,273 | $93,500 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,383 | $4,533 | $4,041 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Texas A&m University Galveston ($24,000), Yes Prep Public Schools ($12,000), Women Offshore Foundation ($11,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY GALVESTON GALVESTON, TX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $24,000 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MARITIME COLLEGE Throggs Neck, NY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,000 |
| PORT HOUSTON PARTNERS IN MARITIME EDUCATION (PHPME HOUSTON, TX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY MARITIME PROGRAM HOUSTON, TX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| EAST END CHAMBER EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | scholarships | $5,000 |
| WOMEN OFFSHORE FOUNDATION Allyn, WA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $11,500 |
| THE BLUE WATER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Houston, TX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| SUNY MARITIME FOUNDATION INC Throggs Neck, NY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| TAMUG WOMEN OF THE WATER Galveston, TX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,000 |
| DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER & TECHINCAL HS Houston, TX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,040 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Winegar | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHERRI HICKMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM GOODWIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM GUICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Matt Glass | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Justin Eusepi | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Nicholas Moraski | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROHIT MALHOTRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Cody Lynch | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CURTIS LASKOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM SHUPTAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTI TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEREMIAH WALCIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anchor Watch?
Anchor Watch is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DEER PARK, TX. It holds $72K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Anchor Watch?
As of 2024, Anchor Watch holds $72K in total assets with $119K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $86K in 2024.
Where does Anchor Watch operate?
Anchor Watch has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Anchor Watch award?
In 2024, Anchor Watch awarded 13 grants totaling $86K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Anchor Watch required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Anchor Watch reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Anchor Watch's EIN?
Anchor Watch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4310804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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