BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Fort Myers, FL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
22-3088264
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Bernard E & Edith B Waterman Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on Minnesota, having paid out a total of $1.4 million in grants in 2025 to just two grantees. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
$12.2M
67%
MAYO CLINIC
$6M
33%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $6.9 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH and MAYO CLINIC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
BERNARD E & EDITH B WATERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.