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Watkins Family Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in ARLINGTON, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Philip A Huss. It holds total assets of $16.9M. Annual income is reported at $4.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $16.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Virginia, Illinois, District of Columbia. According to available records, Watkins Family Charitable Foundation has made 120 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $577K in 2021 to $195K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $195K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 82 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, Virginia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$105K
Based on 72 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Watkins Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 120 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, VA.
Watkins Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 120 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $195K.
Watkins Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Watkins Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in ARLINGTON, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip A Huss | CO-TRUSTEE | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| H Thomas Watkins Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wendy R Watkins | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betty J Watkins | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$272K
Total Assets
$16.7M
Fair Market Value
$19.2M
Net Worth
$16.7M
Grants Paid
$195K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.2M
Distribution Amount
$848K
Total: $12.3M
Total Grants
120
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
82
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Atlanta, GA | $500 | 2022 |
| Disabled American VeteransUNRESTRICTED | Cincinnati, OH | $250 | 2022 |
| See Attached ScheduleGENERAL | See Attached Schedule, IL | $195K | 2023 |
| Conservancy Of Sw FloridaUNRESTRICTED | Naples, FL | $105K | 2022 |
| Lurie Childrens FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $105K | 2022 |
| College Of William And Mary FoundationCOLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY | Williamsburg, VA | $35K | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Lake ForestUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $31K | 2022 |
| University Of Connecticut Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED | Storrs, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School Of BusinessUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical GardenUNRESTRICTED | Naples, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| C & O Historical SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Clifton Forge, VA | $12K | 2022 |
| Nch Center Of PhilanthropyUNRESTRICTED | Naples, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Washington Latin PcsUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Greenbrier Valley Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Lewisburg, WV | $10K | 2022 |
| Higher AchievementUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Auguasta University FoundationUNRESTRICTED | August, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Artis - Naples (Baker Museum & Naples Philharmonic)UNRESTRICTED | Naples, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Kennedy CenterUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Carnegie Hall FoundationUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Colonial Williamsburg FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Williamsburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Family Refuge CenterUNRESTRICTED | Lewisburg, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Nishimachi FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Minato | $3K | 2022 |
| Shedd AquariumUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Georgetown UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Health ClinicUNRESTRICTED | Alexandria, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Capital Area FoodbankUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Clemson University FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Clemson, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open LandsUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Printing House For The BlindUNRESTRICTED | Louisville, KY | $1K | 2022 |
| Reading Power IncUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Greenbay TrailUNRESTRICTED | Glencoe, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Winnetka Park DistrictUNRESTRICTED | Winnetka, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanical GardenUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Community Fndtn Northern VirginiaUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Winnetka LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Winnetka, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Community Fndtn Of Collier CountyUNRESTRICTED | Naples, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Evans Scholar FndtnUNRESTRICTED | Glenview, IL | $750 | 2022 |
| Jewish Family And Christian ServicesUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Ctr For Railroad Photo & ArtUNRESTRICTED | Madison, WI | $500 | 2022 |
| Northwestern Medicine HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| American Lung AssocUNRESTRICTED | Camp Hill, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Stratford Hallre Lee Memorial AssocUNRESTRICTED | Stratford, VA | $300 | 2022 |
| Nat'L Park Conservation AssocUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $300 | 2022 |
| Library Of Virginia FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $250 | 2022 |
| American Heart AssocUNRESTRICTED | Roanoke, VA | $200 | 2022 |
| Omicron Delta KappaUNRESTRICTED | Lexington, KY | $200 | 2022 |
| Nat'L Park FndtnUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $150 | 2022 |