Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation
Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it reported $283 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation reported $283 in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $283 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -76.4% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $283
- -82.3% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $308
- -80.8% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $283 (2023) to $2K (2021). In 2023 it reported $283 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Animal Rescue Santa Cruz, CA | Donation | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $308 | $283 | Total only | $283 | — |
| 2022 | $308 | $1,100 | $1,602 | $1,200 | 1 | $1,602 | — |
| 2021 | $848 | $1,902 | $1,900 | $1,500 | Total only | $1,900 | — |
| 2020 | $846 | $1,750 | $1,905 | $1,500 | Total only | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,001 | $1,251 | $1,910 | $1,500 | Total only | — | $1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation is led by Don DeBold, Chairperson on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Don DeBold
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Douglas Agnew
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adele Rios
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lisa Martin (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Valerie Manke (2019–2020) — Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation
How much does Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation give each year?
Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation reported $283 in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation?
Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Gatos, CA.
Where does Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation operate?
Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation's EIN?
Debbi Waterstone Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2870450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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