Watermark for Kids Inc
Watermark for Kids is a national non-profit organization committed to empowering underserved kids and reducing barriers so that all kids can thrive. We're driven by the fundamental belief that all children have an innate greatness and deserve to have equitable opportunities regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or religious affiliations. We help kids ages 6-22 access life- changing opportunities so they can explore their passions and make a positive difference in the world.
Watermark for Kids Inc at a glance
In short: Watermark for Kids Inc gave $48K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,279
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,656
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,888
- Total assets
- $820,764
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Watermark for Kids Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Food Bank ($15K). Together the top 5 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Watermark for Kids Inc gives
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $55K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Camp Kesem Covina, CA | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Tucson, AZ | General Assistance | $9,888 |
| National Seating & Mobility Inc Phoenix, AZ | General Assistance | $7,391 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Louisville, KY | General Assistance | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $820,764 | $227,418 | $212,404 | $48,279 | 5 | $27,567 |
| 2024 | $835,176 | $257,940 | $136,070 | $33,013 | 2 | $25,974 |
| 2023 | $677,590 | $253,796 | $139,937 | $54,791 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $556,962 | $386,895 | $65,897 | $25,667 | 3 | $2 |
| 2021 | $237,112 | $146,981 | $57,440 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $147,571 | $152,181 | $72,042 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $67,432 | $132,817 | $109,496 | — | — | — |
About Watermark for Kids Inc
Based on IRS filings
Watermark for Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $821K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Watermark for Kids Inc is led by Deb Penn, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deb Penn
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Barnes
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greta Fruhling Frazier
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Burkhart
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Howell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Pitcher
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Gerst
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Doyle
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Trombetta
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel McCoy
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Kimberly
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Jarnigan
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Meyer
Legal Counsel
Director → Legal Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ben Scoll (2021–2024) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Debbie Penn (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynn Navolio (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Hughes (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Misty Hansen (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Patty Kuzia (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Miller (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Zachau (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kelly Smith (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Pam Skiba (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nicola Hartmann (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Jill Hofer (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Watermark for Kids Inc
How much does Watermark for Kids Inc give each year?
Watermark for Kids Inc gave $48K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
What is Watermark for Kids Inc's typical grant size?
Watermark for Kids Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,888, and its average grant was $9,656, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Watermark for Kids Inc give grants?
Watermark for Kids Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (21%) and Kentucky (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does Watermark for Kids Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Watermark for Kids Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Watermark for Kids Inc's largest grantees?
Watermark for Kids Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Food Bank ($15,000), Camp Kesem ($10,000) and Interfaith Community Services ($9,888), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Watermark for Kids Inc?
Watermark for Kids Inc reported $821K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is Watermark for Kids Inc?
Watermark for Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $821K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Watermark for Kids Inc's EIN?
Watermark for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0749388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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