Watchman Foundation
- Assets
- $31.7k
- Revenue
- $52.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hatfield, PA
- Founding
- 11/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 47-5618251
Organization Overview
Watchman Foundation is located in Hatfield, PA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Watchman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Watchman Foundation generated $52.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (27.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, THROUGH TELEVISION, WEB, AND RADIO PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD OF NEWS RELATED TO ISRAEL-RELATED POLICY, POLITICAL, AND SECURITY ISSUES, MIDDLE EAST POLICY AND U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WATCHMAN FOUNDATION TV PROGRAMS AIR ON TBN THREE TIMES PER WEEK. THE WATCHMAN FOUNDATION HAS A NEWSCAST ON YOUTUBE THAT AIRS SIX TIMES PER WEEK, SEPARATE FROM THE TV SHOW, THAT PROVIDES ORIGINAL ANALYSIS ON CURRENT ISRAEL AND MIDDLE EAST-RELATED EVENTS, AND HOW THESE EVENTS AFFECT EVERY AMERICAN. ALL SHOW MATERIAL IS ARCHIVED AND AVAILABLE ON THE WATCHMAN YOUTUBE CHANNEL. THE SHOW IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON ITUNES. IN 2020 THE WATCHMAN SHOW DEBUTED ON THE STREAMING SERVICE, AMAZON PRIME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erick Stakelbeck Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Willem Griffioen Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chris Mitchell Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
David Brody Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,528 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,528 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $52,528 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $261 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,303 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $922 |
| Information technology | $542 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,947 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $305 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $865 |
| Total functional expenses | $31,097 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,655 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $31,655 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,655 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $31,655 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Watchman Foundation has recieved totaling $100,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $50,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Business Council For International Understanding Inc New York, NY | $3,579,725 | $5,813,542 |
Foreign Policy Association Incorporated New York, NY | $5,721,976 | $4,285,945 |
Carnegie Council For Ethics In International Affairs Inc New York, NY | $42,413,355 | $2,380,908 |
Independent Diplomat Inc New York, NY | $1,546,888 | $2,800,004 |
Israel Policy Forum Inc New York, NY | $4,206,685 | $4,071,986 |
Foreign Policy Research Institute Philadelphia, PA | $2,361,438 | $3,262,376 |
The Africa-America Institute New York, NY | $4,440,622 | $2,165,945 |
Parliamentarians For Global Action New York, NY | $2,359,532 | $2,527,257 |
Carey Institute For Global Good Inc Rensselaerville, NY | $4,785,067 | $2,167,736 |
Refugee Solidarity Network Inc Brooklyn, NY | $494,365 | $1,772,712 |
Democracy For The Arab World Now Inc Brooklyn, NY | $119,566 | $1,424,995 |
Igarape Inc New York, NY | $3,848,483 | $3,633,968 |