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Watkins Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in KNOXVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is Deborah A Watkins. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $67K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2020 to $1.8M 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 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Watkins Family Foundation Inc. has made 14 grants totaling $170K, with a median grant of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Watkins Family Foundation Inc. reported 14 individual grants totaling $170,000 in 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $25,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $25,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $172,135 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TN, which received 14 of the 14 grants on record (100 percent). Of its 14 distinct grantees, 0 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Lakeshore Park Conservancy ($25,000), Knoxville Botanical Gardens ($25,000) and Knoxville Museum Of Art ($25,000).
Computed from 14 individual grant records (2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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 Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN.
Watkins Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $170K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25K.
Watkins Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Watkins Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in KNOXVILLE, TN.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah A Watkins | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christi W Branscom | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald A Watkins Jr | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald A Watkins Sr | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$172K
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$170K
Contributions
$15K
Net Investment Income
$948
Distribution Amount
$93K
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$170K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThriveAT-RISK YOUTH PROGRAMS | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyCANCER RESEARCH | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Knoxville Botanical GardensPUBLIC GARDENS | Knoxville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Knoxville Museum Of ArtART MUSEUM | Knoxville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Zoo KnoxvilleRAVINE RENOVATION | Knoxville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Park ConservancyPUBLIC PARK | Knoxville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Ywca KnoxvilleKEYS OF HOPE CAMPAIGN | Knoxville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Shangri-La Therapeutic AcademyTHERAPY FOR DISABLED PERSONS | Lenoir City, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Emerald Youth FoundationYOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Knoxville Leadership Fdn (Amachi)YOUTH MENTORING | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Legacy Parks FoundationPUBLIC PARKS & TRAILS | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb FoundationELEVATE RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| The Joy Of Music SchoolYOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesHOUSING FOR FAMILIES OF PATIENTS | Knoxville, TN | $5K | 2023 |
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