Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,452 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $9,363 and the largest $9,363. 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$37,452
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$9,363
- Largest grant$9,363
- Assets$981,007
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,540 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,788 | 4 | $808,668 |
| 2024 | $33,540 | 4 | $882,349 |
| 2025 | $37,452 | 4 | $981,007 |
How to apply
Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust 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 Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 2 | $18,726 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,363 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $9,363 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | General | $9,363 |
| American Heart Association National Bequest Center | General | $9,363 |
| Anchorage Presbyterian Church | General | $9,363 |
| Uspiritus Inc | General | $9,363 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust give?
$37,452 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $9,363.
Who runs Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.