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Dr And Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust is a private trust based in TYLER, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. It holds total assets of $11.8M. Annual income is reported at $4.1M. Total assets have grown from $6.4M in 2011 to $11M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Louisiana. According to available records, Dr And Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust has made 8 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $221K. Annual giving has grown from $578K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $104K to $458K, with an average award of $251K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Louisiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$104K
Median Grant
$145K
Average Grant
$145K
Largest Grant
$185K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Dr And Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, LA.
Dr And Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust has distributed a total of $2M across 8 grants. The median grant size is $221K, with an average of $251K. Individual grants have ranged from $104K to $458K.
Dr And Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dr And Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust is headquartered in TYLER, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Bank Trust | TRUSTEE | $94K | $0 | $94K |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$11M
Fair Market Value
$14.3M
Net Worth
$11M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$771K
Distribution Amount
$677K
Total: $5.1M
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$251K
Median Grant
$221K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$458K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University Educational FundSCHOLARSHIP FUND | New Orleans, LA | $458K | 2023 |
| Tyler Jr CollegeSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Tyler, TX | $458K | 2023 |
| Kilgore CollegeSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Kilgore, TX | $257K | 2023 |
| Stephen F Austin State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP FUND | Nacogdoches, TX | $257K | 2023 |