John Buford Watson Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $926K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $71K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$926K
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$60K
+0.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+0.3% YoY
About John Buford Watson Trust
Based on IRS filings
John Buford Watson Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $926K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $71K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $926,406 | $915,806 | $951,384 |
| Revenue | $81,218 | $34,366 | $62,304 |
| Expenses | $70,618 | $69,944 | $71,178 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $60,929 | $60,789 | $60,613 |
| Net Investment Income | $71,443 | $25,948 | $53,038 |
| Distributable Amount | $62,094 | $56,692 | $57,502 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVERBLESS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $8,474 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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