The Waterman Foundation Inc
The Waterman Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $971K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Waterman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Waterman Foundation Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $970,977
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Waterman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Partners ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Waterman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $100K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $970,977 | $49,591 | $52,261 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $22,330 | — |
| 2024 | $980,806 | $27,264 | $80,510 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,034,052 | $37,988 | $50,101 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $12,887 | — |
| 2022 | $1,046,165 | $105,633 | $104,262 | $75,000 | 3 | $75,000 | $76,371 | — |
| 2021 | $1,033,747 | $128,046 | $126,752 | $100,000 | 3 | — | $101,294 | $92,329 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Waterman Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Porter Waterman Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sandra W. Keller
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lee Ann Hartley
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Waterman Foundation Inc
How much does The Waterman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Waterman Foundation Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
How large is The Waterman Foundation Inc?
The Waterman Foundation Inc reported $971K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
Where does The Waterman Foundation Inc operate?
The Waterman Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Massachusetts.
What is The Waterman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Waterman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3125086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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