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The Waterman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. As it does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $135.1K in grants to one grantee.
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Funding Share

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$973.5K
31%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $302 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $135 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
WATERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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