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The Stanley W. Watson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Massachusetts, having distributed a total of $1.8 million across 34 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION
$1.5M
21%
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
$910K
13%

Community Health Center of Cape Cod
$648K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$16.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN?
No. STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN give?
STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. 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 STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN make each year?
In 2024, STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN fund recently?
In 2024, STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION, MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY, and Community Health Center of Cape Cod. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN?
STANLEY W WATSON FOUNDATION C/O CAROL CHITTENDEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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