Watchorn Foundation
Watchorn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hamden, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $147K. Net investment income was $14K.
Watchorn Foundation at a glance
In short: Watchorn Foundation gave $147K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $147K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $146,592
- +2343.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $146,592
- +9672.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $146,592
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Watchorn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven ($147K).
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 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Watchorn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 7230% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $147K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven New Haven, CT | Operating Expenses | $146,592 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $18,506 | $118,670 | $146,592 | 1 | $113,755 | $13,686 | $2,512 |
| 2025 | $100,164 | $11,090 | $12,682 | $6,000 | 4 | $8,347 | $6,842 | $6,998 |
| 2024 | $101,756 | $12,720 | $13,972 | $3,000 | 3 | $7,350 | $6,239 | $6,994 |
| 2023 | $103,008 | $5,952 | $12,006 | $2,000 | 2 | $5,927 | — | $6,797 |
| 2022 | $109,062 | $6,421 | $11,095 | — | — | $4,387 | — | $7,165 |
| 2021 | $113,736 | $13,776 | $13,190 | $2,000 | 2 | $6,396 | $7,075 | $8,070 |
| 2020 | $113,150 | $12,496 | $12,476 | $3,000 | 3 | — | $6,658 | $7,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Watchorn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Watchorn Foundation is led by Barbara Watchorn Fiddler, President, Treasurer & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barbara Watchorn Fiddler
President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Robert Watchorn
Director
President & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Kathryn Watchorn Hearn
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Finnerty
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Robert Watchorn (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Watchorn Foundation
How much does Watchorn Foundation give each year?
Watchorn Foundation gave $147K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 4 grants.
Where does Watchorn Foundation operate?
Watchorn Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Pennsylvania.
How much is Watchorn Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Watchorn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Watchorn Foundation's EIN?
Watchorn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7037270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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