WATSON-BROWN FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$5.2M+1% YoY
Grants
153
Median Grant
$6K
Organizations Funded
111
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Watson-Brown Foundation, through creativity, diligence and financial support, labors to improve education in the American South by funding its schools and students, preserving its history, encouraging responsible scholarship, and promoting the memory and values of our spiritual founders.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
College scholarships for students from GA/SC counties; historic preservation; operates three historic sites in Georgia
How to Apply
Online application system opens October 2025, deadline February 8, 2026. Requires transcripts, test scores, letter of recommendation. 3-step process for students from 23 Georgia/South Carolina counties.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.2M
Grants
153
Median
$6K
States
28
$5.1M
Grants
160
Median
$7K
States
31
$5.1M
Grants
173
Median
$7K
States
30
Grant Size Distribution
$6K
Typical Grant (Median)
$2K
Smallest
$3K
25th Pctile
$15K
75th Pctile
$685K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $3K and $15K.
Largest Recent Grants
$685K
2024
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
SC · AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
$570K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
GA · AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
$564K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-COLUMBIA
SC · AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
$256K
2024
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
GA · AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
$228K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-AIKEN
SC · AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.