Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001

Foundation · Grantmaker CHICAGO, IL EIN: 13-2989468

Arthur K Watson Trust XXXXX5001 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1979, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on supporting medical research and non-governmental education programs.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.8M

-5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

+21.1% YoY

Grant Count

+10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

+10.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001 reported a distributable amount of $658K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust gives primarily for:

Medical research
Non-governmental education programs

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with consistent annual distributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois and operates from the address: 10 S Dearborn St # IL1-0111 Chicago, IL 60603-2300

Grant Distribution by State

Maine $3.4M (56%)

Arizona $843K (14%)

Mississippi $558K (9%)

Connecticut $430K (7%)

New Hampshire $220K (4%)

New York $110K (2%)

Maryland $100K (2%)

Rhode Island $100K (2%)

+6 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Maryland Maine Mississippi New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia Vermont

Cities

AugustaBaltimoreBar HarborBelfastBostonBristolBurlingtonCambridgeCamdenCascoCastineDanburyEast ThetfordFairbanksFalmouthGreenwichHartsdaleLakevilleLebanonLighthouse Point

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (Most Recent Filing - 2024):

Total assets: $9,301,052
Total annual giving: $1,180,000
Total revenue: $511,000
Total expenses: $1,300,000

Historical Assets (2022):

Total assets: $13,000,000

The foundation maintains substantial assets and distributes approximately $1.1 million annually to support its charitable mission.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$8,754,173	$9,301,052	$10,114,549
Revenue	$994,635	$510,676	$697,928
Expenses	$1,541,515	$1,299,232	$1,132,024
Qualifying Distributions	$1,468,500	$1,220,000	$1,056,966
Net Investment Income	$911,462	$431,037	$670,555
Distributable Amount	$658,232	$640,027	$627,310

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

145 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Piney Wood School ($184,000), Honorhealth Foundation ($160,000), Mid-coast Health Net Inc (knox Clinic) ($125,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE JACKSON LABORATORY BAR HARBOR, ME	GENERAL	$82,500
RILEY SCHOOL ROCKPORT, ME	GENERAL	$1,000
CHILDRENS MUSEUM AND THEATRE OF MAINE PORTLAND, ME	GENERAL OPERATING	$25,000
WILLIAM A FARNSWORTH LIBRARY AND ART ROCKLAND, ME	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART PORTLAND, ME	GENERAL	$50,000
CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI CAMDEN, ME	GENERAL	$500
MID-COAST HEALTH NET INC (KNOX CLINIC) ROCKLAND, ME	GENERAL OPERATING	$125,000
MAINE ORGANIC FARMER & GARDENERS UNITY, ME	EDUCATION PROGRAMS	$10,000
PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD Cambridge, MA	GENERAL	$5,000
HARVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH BOSTON, MA	DEPT. OF NUTRITION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA serves as trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

Telephone: 800-496-2583

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001 fund?

The trust gives primarily for: • Medical research • Non-governmental education programs

How do I apply for a grant from Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $1,180,000 (most recent filing) • Grant median: $25,000 • Grant maximum: $200,000 • Number of grants: Approximately 25 grants per year The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with consistent annual distributions.

Where does Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001 make grants?

The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois and operates from the address: 10 S Dearborn St # IL1-0111 Chicago, IL 60603-2300

What size grants does Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001 award?

In 2025, Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001 awarded 44 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001 reported a distributable amount of $658K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001's EIN?

Arthur K Watson Trust Xxxxx5001's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2989468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.