Stanley W Watson Foundation
The Stanley W Watson Foundation is a private foundation based in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Established in 1997, it operates as an independent foundation focused on supporting local charitable organizations and causes within Massachusetts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.4M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+18.8% YoY
Grant Count
36
+2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to local charities in Massachusetts. Its primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$3,000–$450,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Massachusetts, with a particular emphasis on local Falmouth-area charities and organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $31,364,714
- Total giving: $1,781,525
- Giving rate: 4.8% of assets
As of 2023 (alternate reporting):
- Total assets: $31.0 million
- Total giving: $1.5 million
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,364,714 | $31,003,072 | $30,130,795 |
| Revenue | $2,248,042 | $2,539,290 | $1,873,253 |
| Expenses | $1,886,400 | $1,667,013 | $1,891,749 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,799,289 | $1,517,230 | $1,682,870 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,843,714 | $1,663,389 | $848,410 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,306,629 | $1,815,574 | $1,850,693 |
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
166 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carol Chittenden is listed as a contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICA W VALOIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROL B CHITTENDEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW WATERBURY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant recipients include the Falmouth Education Foundation ($25,000 in unrestricted support in 2023) and the Rotary Club of Falmouth Cape Cod ($10,000 in unrestricted support in 2023).
The Hyde and Watson Foundation Awarded $3,272,180 in Grants | Council ofRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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