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Edward G Watkins Foundation

Preselected recipients only West Palm Beach, Florida · EIN 456301170

Edward G Watkins Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $5,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$92,012
2024$5,0001$91,183
2025$5,0001$89,576

How to apply

Edward G Watkins Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Edward G Watkins Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation
Palm Beach, FL
Supports the town of palm beach police and fire$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edward G Watkins Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Edward G Watkins Foundation give?

$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Edward G Watkins Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Edward G Watkins (Co-Trustee) and Bessemer Trust Company of Florida (Co-Trustee).

What does Edward G Watkins Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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