The Waters Family Foundation Inc
The Waters Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $33,525, with recipients including charitable organizations and individuals.
The Waters Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Waters Family Foundation Inc gave $34K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,525
- -51.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,579
- -55.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $304
- -91.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Waters Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2176, Ardmore, OK 73402
Phone: (580) 653-2822
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Waters Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gideon Rescue Mission ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 3% to Texas, 2% to California, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Waters Family Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $69K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gideon Rescue Mission Ardmore, OK | Charity | $10,000 |
| Southern Oklahoma Wrestling Academy Ardmore, OK | Charity | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Charity | $3,500 |
| Catholic Charities Ardmore, OK | Charity | $2,500 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Ardmore, OK | Charity | $2,500 |
| Eric Ruben Lainez Ardmore, OK | Charity | $2,500 |
| Douglas Gossett Ardmore, OK | Charity | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Church Ardmore, OK | Charity | $2,000 |
| Herritage Campus Ardmore, OK | Charity | $1,000 |
| Go Fund Me Help Redwood City, CA | Charity | $525 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304 | $30,750 | $33,996 | $33,525 | 13 | $33,525 |
| 2024 | $3,550 | $72,500 | $69,150 | $68,700 | 12 | $68,700 |
| 2023 | $200 | $59,600 | $63,850 | $63,400 | 13 | $63,400 |
| 2022 | $4,450 | $25,000 | $20,550 | $20,550 | 3 | $20,550 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants are listed as being for “CHARITY.” One recipient, Parkinson Voice Project, describes its own mission as helping people with Parkinson’s and related disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $33,525. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to Gideon Rescue Mission in Ardmore, Oklahoma; $5,000 to Southern Oklahoma Wrestling Academy in Ardmore; and $3,500 to Make-A-Wish Foundation in Oklahoma City. Other reported grants included $2,500 each to Catholic Charities, Cross Catholic Outreach, Eric Ruben Lainez, and Douglas Gossett; $2,000 to St Mary’s Church; and $1,000 to Herritage Campus, all in Ardmore. Parkinson Voice Project in Richardson, Texas, received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Teresa Waters, Aldo Waters, and Kimberlee Green as directors.
The Waters Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aldo Waters
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberlee Green
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Waters
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Waters Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Waters Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Waters Family Foundation Inc gave $34K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 12 grants.
What is The Waters Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Waters Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,579, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Waters Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Waters Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ardmore, OK (8 grants).
Does The Waters Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Waters Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (13 grants).
Who are The Waters Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Waters Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gideon Rescue Mission ($10,000), Southern Oklahoma Wrestling Academy ($5,000) and Make a Wish Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Waters Family Foundation Inc?
The Waters Family Foundation Inc reported $304 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $31K.
What does The Waters Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants are listed as being for “CHARITY.” One recipient, Parkinson Voice Project, describes its own mission as helping people with Parkinson’s and related disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Waters Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Waters Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Waters Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0894798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Waters Family Foundation Inc 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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