Homer IP B. Watts Memorial Trust
EIN 936082689 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2025
$221K
89 grants · $25K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$3K
grant size
34%
supporter · 18/53 multi-year
repeat
$742K
Assets (2025)
53
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MR MELVIN SCHMIDTGALL
Phone
(503) 464-3580
Deadlines
CONTACT ABOVE
How to Apply
CONTACT ABOVE
Restrictions
THE HOMER I & PERSEPHONE B WATTS FOUNDATION IS A BROAD, CHARITABLE PURPOSE FUND WHICH ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28K | $700K | $18K | 13 |
| 2018 | $33K | $704K | $46K | 14 |
| 2019 | $38K | $697K | $57K | 16 |
| 2020 | N/A | $674K | $41K | N/A |
| 2021 | $16K | $809K | $23K | 6 |
| 2023 | $44K | $654K | $22K | 15 |
| 2024 | $28K | $698K | $29K | 9 |
| 2025 | $35K | $742K | $64K | 16 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 89 grants on record
Minimum
$269
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$13K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
1.1% of US grants
· Rank #8 of 12 states
$2K across
1 grant
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Brewster
Officers & Directors
UA
Us Bank N a
3 yrs
Trustee
UA
Us Bank N a
3 yrs
Trustee
UA
Us Bank N a
3 yrs
Trustee
UB
U S Bank
5 yrs
Trustee
UB
U S Bank
5 yrs
Trustee
UB
U S Bank
5 yrs
Trustee
UB
U S Bank
5 yrs
Trustee
UB
U S Bank
5 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (89 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue MT Community FDN | Walla Walla, WA | $13,422 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| Blue Mountain Community Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | $12,200 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | $8,700 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2017 |
| Gem Theatre | Dumfries, VA | $6,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2019 |
| Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | $6,100 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2019 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | $6,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Athena Main Street Association | Athena, OR | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2017 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | $4,400 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | $4,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Eastern Oregon University | Lagrande, OR | $4,200 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| Weston-McEwen High School Booster Club | Athena, OR | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | $3,700 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Weston-McEwen High School | Athena, OR | $3,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2025 |
| Athena School District | Athena, OR | $3,200 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Ripon College | Ripon, WI | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| George Fox University | Newberg, OR | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Blue MT Community FDN | Walla Walla, WA | $2,784 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2017 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | $2,700 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2017 |
| Athena Weston School District | Athena, OR | $2,500 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
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