The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Fort Lauderdale, FL EIN: 87-2997535

To provide essential support through donations to local and national charities focused on poverty, social mobility and hardship in the communities within with the watches of switzerland group operates.

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation at a glance

In short: The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation gave $1.5M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $216K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$1,512,000
+764.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
7
+600.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$216,000
+23.4% vs 2024
Median grant
$100,000
Total assets
$1,942,229
+100.0% vs 2024
Primary geography
New York (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

The King's Trust USA Inc: $590KThe King's Trust USA Inc$590KFeeding South Florida: $353KFeeding South Florida$353KHabitat for Humanity International: $294KHabitat for HumanityInternational$294KFood Bank for New York City: $100KFood Bank for New York City$100KJewelers Charity Fund for Children: $75KJewelers Charity Fund forChildren$75KJoyeux Foundation US: $50KJoyeux Foundation US$50KThree Square Food Bank: $50KThree Square Food Bank$50K

The largest 2025 recipient was The King's Trust USA Inc ($590K). Together the top 7 received $1.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

<$50K5$50–100K4$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 13 (38%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkAmericusLas VegasPembroke Park

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M5 grants2023 1 grant2024 7 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2024) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.5M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The King's Trust USA Inc New York, NYDeployment of the enterprise challenge in the united states supporting young people to develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn$590,000
Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, FLFeeding families experiencing food poverty and provide school pantry upgrade$353,000
Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GAProvision of affordable and safe housing for families in need$294,000
Food Bank for New York City New York, NYEmpowering every new yorker to achieve food security for good across 5 boroughs$100,000
Jewelers Charity Fund for Children New York, NYSupporting children affected by catastrophic illnesses or life-threatening situations$75,000
Joyeux Foundation US New York, NYFund employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities$50,000
Three Square Food Bank Las Vegas, NVProvide wholesome food for hungry people to support a hunger-free community$50,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2025$1,942,229$2,489,169$1,517,886$1,512,0007
2024$970,946$1,004,961$175,831$175,0001
2023$141,816$813,614$671,798$670,5005

About The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.5M.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation is led by David Hurley, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • David Hurley

    Chairman

    Chairman & Director → Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benjamin Birnbaum

    Trustee

    Steering Committee Member → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elannie Damianos

    Trustee

    Steering Committee Member → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lorrie Nelson

    Officer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation

How much does The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation give each year?

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation gave $1.5M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $175K across 1 grant.

What is The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation's typical grant size?

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $216,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation give grants?

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and Georgia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).

Does The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation's largest grantees?

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The King's Trust USA Inc ($590,000), Feeding South Florida ($353,000) and Habitat for Humanity International ($294,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation?

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.

What is The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation?

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.

What is The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation's EIN?

The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2997535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Watches of Switzerland Group US Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-watches-of-switzerland-group-us-foundation-morg_95514be5b70d4ad3bb00899bc3d51b8d

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