WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Watertown, SD, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-0350319
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Watertown, SD, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-0350319
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Watertown Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Watertown area, having paid out a total of $630.5K across 54 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
3
Arts and culture
Education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY
Watertown, SD
$881.8K
14%
FRIENDS OF THE GOSS OPERA HOUSE INC
Watertown, SD
$871K
14%
Boys and Girls Club of Watertown
Watertown, SD
$675.2K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Illinois, and Georgia. 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 WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $630 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY, FRIENDS OF THE GOSS OPERA HOUSE INC, and Boys and Girls Club of Watertown. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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