The Kirk and Angela Watson Education
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grantmaking; its 2024 filing says its mission is to help educators live a more purposeful and conscious life and assume a new identity that is healthy and balanced.
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education at a glance
In short: The Kirk and Angela Watson Education gave $19K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $648.533), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,456
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $649
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $299,957
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kirk and Angela Watson Education
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110-11 Queens Blvd 9F, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (646) 269-5469
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kirk and Angela Watson Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 68% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania (11%), Washington, DC (8%), Virginia (5%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kirk and Angela Watson Education gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $21K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church Brooklyn, NY | General Funding | $2,496 |
| Donorschoose New York, NY | General Funding | $2,000 |
| Harmony Program New York, NY | General Funding | $1,250 |
| Dementia Society Doylestown, PA | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Mental Health America Alexandria, VA | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Queens Community House Queens, NY | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New York, NY | General Funding | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | General Funding | $750 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | General Funding | $750 |
| City Harvest Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Funding | $750 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299,957 | $9,292 | $21,933 | $19,456 | 30 | $19,456 | $6,815 | $14,071 |
| 2023 | $275,313 | $-3,778 | $21,617 | $21,272 | 23 | $19,772 | $207 | $13,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kirk and Angela Watson Education reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states: “Our mission is to help educators live a more purposeful and conscious life, and to assume a new identity which is healthy and balanced.”
Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Queens Community House says it provides individuals and families with tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. Dementia Society says it works to enhance quality of life for people living with dementia, caregivers, and the community. Bard College describes its mission as providing a challenging academic program and a supportive environment for intellectual exchange and achievement.
Other 2024 recipients include the National Park Foundation, which says it supports the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks; ProLiteracy Worldwide, which promotes adult literacy learning, content, and programs; and Brooklyn Animal Action, which says it helps rescue, spay/neuter, and rehome animals in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $19,456. Grants ranged from $60 to $2,496, with a median grant of $500. Its largest listed grants included $2,496 to Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, $2,000 to DonorsChoose, and $1,250 to Harmony Program. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Dementia Society, Mental Health America, Queens Community House, and Ronald McDonald House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kirk Watson as president and Angela Watson as vice president.
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education is led by Kirk Watson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kirk Watson
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Watson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Kirk and Angela Watson Education
How much does The Kirk and Angela Watson Education give each year?
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education gave $19K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 23 grants.
What is The Kirk and Angela Watson Education's typical grant size?
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $649, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kirk and Angela Watson Education give grants?
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Kirk and Angela Watson Education give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kirk and Angela Watson Education's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kirk and Angela Watson Education's largest grantees?
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education's largest 2024 grantees include Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church ($2,496), Donorschoose ($2,000) and Harmony Program ($1,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kirk and Angela Watson Education?
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kirk and Angela Watson Education fund?
The foundation states: “Our mission is to help educators live a more purposeful and conscious life, and to assume a new identity which is healthy and balanced.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kirk and Angela Watson Education?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kirk and Angela Watson Education's EIN?
The Kirk and Angela Watson Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4936514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Kirk and Angela Watson Education accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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