Watsi Inc
Watsi, inc. Is a san francisco-based non-profit organization that directly connects people through technology to fund life-changing healthcare for patients around the world. Since launching in 2012, the organization has helped more than 30,000 patients across 33 countries. Watsi, inc.'s innovative approach has been featured by the bbc, the New York times, npr, cnn, the wall street journal, and fast company.
Watsi Inc at a glance
In short: Watsi Inc reported $1.6M in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,590,627 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +37.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,244,629
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,268,111
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $31
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,482,900
- +29.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Watsi Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $997K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it reported $1.6M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Mission Healthcare Foundation Westerville, OH | To provide healthcare to people in need and without the ability to afford it themselves. | $589,740 |
| Childrens Surgical Centre Kodiak, AK | To provide healthcare to people in need and without the ability to afford it themselves. | $270,833 |
| Burma Children Medical Fund Worcester, MA | To provide healthcare to people in need and without the ability to afford it themselves. | $124,091 |
| Haiti Cardiac Alliance Burlington, VT | To provide healthcare to people in need and without the ability to afford it themselves. | $11,430 |
| World Altering Medicine Deephaven, MN | To provide healthcare to people in need and without the ability to afford it themselves. | $1,191 |
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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 | $2,244,629 | $2,268,111 | $2,482,900 | $1,590,627 | Total only | $31 |
| 2023 | $2,388,424 | $2,235,950 | $1,923,645 | $1,158,206 | Total only | $6,892 |
| 2022 | $2,178,054 | $1,588,745 | $1,762,277 | $1,230,730 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $2,349,677 | $1,638,634 | $1,506,874 | $1,028,955 | Total only | $5 |
| 2020 | $2,405,234 | $1,540,741 | $1,569,335 | $997,285 | 5 | $139,972 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Watsi Inc
Based on IRS filings
Watsi Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $1.6M in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $31.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Watsi Inc is led by Mackinnon Engen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mackinnon Engen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Margaret Cornelius
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Adam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Grace Garey
Director
Director → Chair From, 2021
Chair From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mahlet Kifle Habtemariam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raj Malik
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keenyn McFarlane
CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Paul Hudnut (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: G. Link (2023) — Senior Engineer
- Former: Premal Shah (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $159K, to Mackinnon Engen (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Watsi Inc
How much does Watsi Inc give each year?
Watsi Inc reported $1.6M in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $1.2M in grants paid.
How large is Watsi Inc?
Watsi Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Watsi Inc?
Watsi Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Watsi Inc operate?
Watsi Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont.
What is Watsi Inc's EIN?
Watsi Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3236734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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