Watertown Community Foundation Inc
The foundation commenced operations on december 29, 2003. The foundation has been organized to support educational and other non-profit organizations in the town of watertown.
Watertown Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Watertown Community Foundation Inc gave $213K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,602
- -75.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,622
- -72.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,100
- Total assets
- $2,277,207
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Watertown Community Foundation Inc
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Watertown Community Foundation Inc
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Community Engagement Grants
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Education & Youth Development Grants
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Who Watertown Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Watertown Housing Authority ($73K). Together the top 9 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 50 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Watertown Community Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2019) to $872K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Housing Authority Watertown, MA | Food Security | $72,541 |
| Watertown Public Schools Watertown, MA | Classroom enrichment grants and food security weekend backpack program | $53,900 |
| Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts Watertown, MA | Education and Program Support | $30,000 |
| Metro West Collaborative Development Newton, MA | Emergency Rental Assistance | $15,000 |
| World in Watertown Watertown, MA | Unity Breakfast | $10,100 |
| Watertown Free Public Library Watertown, MA | Suport Hatch Makerspace and Project Literacy | $9,061 |
| Wayside Youth and Family Support Network Framingham, MA | Food security, rental assistance, utility assistance, covid kits, mutual aid coordinator | $8,000 |
| Watertown Cable Access Corporation Watertown, MA | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Springwell Waltham, MA | Education and Program Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,277,207 | $520,473 | $558,493 | $212,602 | 9 | $212,527 |
| 2023 | $2,455,063 | $1,203,950 | $1,254,686 | $872,141 | 10 | $128,920 |
| 2022 | $2,214,408 | $682,820 | $867,518 | $570,020 | 8 | $63,170 |
| 2021 | $2,753,209 | $707,171 | $754,961 | $585,419 | 13 | $172,805 |
| 2020 | $2,550,730 | $388,448 | $311,898 | $207,500 | 10 | $43,112 |
| 2019 | $2,224,993 | $220,735 | $203,353 | $63,345 | 4 | $45,108 |
About Watertown Community Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Watertown Community Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Watertown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $213K. Net investment income was $213K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Watertown Community Foundation Inc is led by Athelia Tilson, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Athelia Tilson
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $136K (2024)
Lauren Unsworth
Co-President
Director → Co-Vice President, 2020
Co-Vice President → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Mulligan
Co-President
Director → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather McManus
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $21K (2024)
Albrik Avanessian
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Siegel
Director
Co-President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lora Sabin
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shay
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Hsu-Balzer
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ninos Hanna
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Nicholson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Madden
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Pennino
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathalie Highland
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Paolillo
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Clerk, 2021
Treasurer & Clerk → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Barclay
Secretary
Co Vice President → Co-Vice President, 2020
Co-Vice President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Leary
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Tuccinardi
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Antonia O'Hara (2019–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Elaina Themistos (2019–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Eleanor Donato (2019–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Kathryn White (2019–2023) — Former Co-Vice President
- Former: Maria Panaggio-Phillips (2019–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Christine Parker (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Curtis Teixeira (2020–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Jennifer Davis (2020–2023) — Former Co-Vice President
- Former: Jan Singer (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Robert Airasian (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: William B. Ford CPA (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ashley Morris (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Darshna Varia (2019–2020) — Co-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Athelia Tilson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Community Foundation Inc
How much does Watertown Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Watertown Community Foundation Inc gave $213K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $872K across 10 grants.
What is Watertown Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Watertown Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,100, and its average grant was $23,622, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Watertown Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Watertown Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Watertown, MA (6 grants).
Does Watertown Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Watertown Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Watertown Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Watertown Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Watertown Housing Authority ($72,541), Watertown Public Schools ($53,900) and Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Watertown Community Foundation Inc?
Watertown Community Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $520K.
What is Watertown Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Watertown Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0229398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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