Watkins Christian Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Watkins Christian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$280 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 66 | $93.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 45 | $102 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 50 | $280 million |
How to apply
Watkins Christian Foundation Inc 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.
What Watkins Christian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 32 | $3.2 million |
| Florida | 12 | $2.5 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $100,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Southwind Camp | To support the construction of a new club room for 450 campers and leaders. | $400,000 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | To support the bethlehem and digital ministries and funds to restore hurricane-damaged infrastructure and modernize pcpc's facilities in preparation for its centennial year and future growth. | $350,000 |
| The First United Methodist Church of Lakeland Inc | To support year-round programming for the children, youth and neighborhood ministries. | $325,000 |
| Wellspring Living | The welcome home capital campaign | $318,750 |
| YMCA of West Central Florida | Capital infrastructure - capital campaign | $318,750 |
| Jesuit High School of Tampa FL | Capital campaign & financial aid needy students | $310,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Capital campaign for building renovation and expansion. | $300,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School Inc | Capital campaign to support the construction of a 92,000 sq. Ft facility. Including, spacious classrooms that are designed to support innovative teaching and learning, as well as, dedicated outdoor spaces for play, expansion of performing arts and STEM. | $300,000 |
| Vision Atlanta | To support 100 urban under-served children and youth to participate in a week of overnight camp | $250,000 |
| Greater Atlanta Christian School | Equip the media and business innovation center in the new student learning commons with technology, av resources, and furnishings | $250,000 |
| The Vashti Center Inc | To support the $25 million dollar campaign plan. | $210,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | Capital infrastructure - school expansion | $200,000 |
| Brookwood School Inc | Additional funding for dining hall project | $200,000 |
| Hope Academy | Hope academy expansion | $200,000 |
| Wesleyan School Inc | Young hall capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Homes and One More Child | To support the single moms program | $125,000 |
| Wesleyan College | To support 2 full-tuition scholarships to christian women with financial need to thrive academically and spiritually. | $125,000 |
| Cherokee Christian Schools Inc | To support campus and facility improvement initiative. | $115,000 |
| Dream Center of Lakeland | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Parker Street Ministries Inc | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Young Life | To support increasing the capacity of the current staff | $85,000 |
| KIDZ2LEADERS | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Thomasville First Methodist Church | To support the ongoing activities of the youth activities center | $75,000 |
| Adventures of the Heart Ministries Inc | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Eagle Ranch | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | To sustain recent church membership growth by hiring an assistant pastor | $65,000 |
| Epworth by the Sea | To purchase food service equipment and reinforcing concrete pilings at fishing pier. | $60,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | To support the programming for baseball, basketball, and soccer leagues in 2025 | $60,000 |
| Athletes in Action - Ultimate Training Camp | To support the implementation of summer camps | $55,000 |
| Atlas Ministry Inc | To support the christian learning center (clc) program | $50,000 |
| Desire Street Ministries | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes - South Division Staff Mobilization | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Metcalfe Independent Church 229 | Final support for the cash reserve fund for the ongoing church maintenance projects. | $50,000 |
| PROMISE686 | To support the mobilization of churches caring for vulnerable children. | $50,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Young Men's Christian Association & Youth Center of Thomasville Inc | To support thomasville YMCA's commitment to enhancing lives through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. | $50,000 |
| Cedarbrook Outreach | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Rock Branch Baptist Church | To support the dynamic youth discipleship project to expand the children and youth ministries. | $45,000 |
| Lighthouse Family Retreat | To host 49 families from the se region who are living through childhood cancer and 11 families who have lost a child to cancer | $40,000 |
| Youth Outreach United | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Neal Freeman
- Eric S Wahlen
- George C Watkins
- Michael L Watkins
- Sarah Watkins
- William B Watkins V
- Rozita la Gorce
- Jeremy Bagley
- Taylor Watkins
Questions people ask
Does Watkins Christian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Watkins Christian Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Watkins Christian Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists W Neal Freeman (Director), Eric S Wahlen (Director), George C Watkins (Chairman) and Michael L Watkins (President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Watkins Christian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.