Watterson Grace M T W
Watterson Grace M T W is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports 18 grants totaling $90,000, all for scholarships; the foundation’s 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to dependent children of employees of Consolidated Systems who are under age 25.
Watterson Grace M T W at a glance
In short: Watterson Grace M T W gave $90K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $90,000
- +38.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +1700.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -92.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,852,726
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Watterson Grace M T W
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact the Center for Scholarship Administration and obtain the required form and materials through the organization’s site. Awards are restricted to dependent children of employees of Consolidated Systems who are under age 25.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists February 15. That date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists February 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Administrati
Mailing address: 4320-G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 601-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Watterson Grace M T W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Central Florida ($20K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 66 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Florida accounted for 50% of grant dollars. An individual recipient and Alabama each accounted for 11%, while Oregon and Pennsylvania each accounted for 6%. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Watterson Grace M T W gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2025) to $90K (2026). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Stetson University Deland, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,852,726 | $95,488 | $133,703 | $90,000 | 18 | $106,711 | $69,123 | $115,222 |
| 2025 | $1,887,164 | $62,912 | $101,990 | $65,000 | 1 | $79,391 | $40,797 | $105,854 |
| 2024 | $1,926,244 | $23,941 | $110,402 | $75,000 | 1 | $89,473 | $36,551 | $97,304 |
| 2023 | $2,012,732 | $48,044 | $128,567 | $85,000 | 19 | $98,765 | $38,119 | $98,878 |
| 2022 | $2,092,790 | $355,425 | $123,087 | $85,000 | 27 | $99,531 | $331,870 | $114,639 |
| 2021 | $1,856,321 | $47,331 | $116,627 | $80,000 | 27 | — | $25,984 | $100,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Watterson Grace M T W reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and universities. The 2025 filing’s eligibility restriction ties awards to qualifying dependent children of Consolidated Systems employees.
Among the grantees, the University of Central Florida says its foundation supports UCF through charitable contributions from alumni and friends. Stetson University describes its mission as providing an excellent education in a creative community and fostering students’ development. North Greenville University says it aims to cultivate graduates equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $90,000. Each grant was $5,000. Listed recipients include the University of Florida, Oregon State University, Daytona State College, Stetson University, North Greenville University, the University of Central Florida, Drexel University, Liberty University, and the University of South Florida, each shown with a $5,000 scholarship grant. The University of Central Florida appears multiple times in the grant list.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Watterson Grace M T W's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2021) → $29K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $29K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Watterson Grace M T W
How much does Watterson Grace M T W give each year?
Watterson Grace M T W gave $90K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $65K across 1 grant.
What is Watterson Grace M T W's typical grant size?
Watterson Grace M T W's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Watterson Grace M T W give grants?
Watterson Grace M T W gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (11%) and Alabama (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (4 grants) and Gainesville, FL (2 grants).
Does Watterson Grace M T W give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Watterson Grace M T W's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (18 grants).
Who are Watterson Grace M T W's largest grantees?
Watterson Grace M T W's largest 2026 grantees include University of Central Florida ($20,000 across 4 grants), University of Florida ($10,000 across 2 grants) and Oregon State University ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Watterson Grace M T W?
Watterson Grace M T W reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Watterson Grace M T W fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and universities. The 2025 filing’s eligibility restriction ties awards to qualifying dependent children of Consolidated Systems employees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Watterson Grace M T W?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Watterson Grace M T W's EIN?
Watterson Grace M T W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6807104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Watterson Grace M T W funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/watterson-grace-m-t-w-morg_9a6af52778784b9ab9814574a31ddf88
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