Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc
The Educational Foundation of Watertown is a nonprofit organization who acquires and distributes financial resources to promote and strengthen education opportunities for both public and private schools throughout the Watertown Area School District.
Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc at a glance
In short: Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,399
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,700
- Median grant
- $15,700
- Total assets
- $525,151
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Watertown Unified School District ($31K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Unified School District Watertown, WI | Public Schools Grant | $24,482 |
| Watertown Unified School District Watertown, WI | Graduation Grant | $6,917 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,151 | $134,519 | $64,319 | $31,399 | 2 | $67,747 |
About Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc
Based on IRS filings
Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc is a public charity, based in Watertown, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $525K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $68K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc is led by Kathy Wagner, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Wagner
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charity Chandler
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Koppes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Schultz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Hoy
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Boxell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Stai
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Higgins
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Allen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Hedrick
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennine Schildbach
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Higgins
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Lapin
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Lampe
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neale Jones
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sommers
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Thompson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Phelps
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc
How much does Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc give each year?
Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc gave $31K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc?
Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc reported $525K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
Where does Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc operate?
Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc's EIN?
Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1942709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
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