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TW Charlotte M Watkins

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 616067580

TW Charlotte M Watkins is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,763 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $28,921 and the largest $28,921. 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 up from $65,430 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$68,6613$1.6 million
2024$65,4303$1.7 million
2025$86,7633$1.8 million

How to apply

TW Charlotte M Watkins 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 TW Charlotte M Watkins funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky3$86,763

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ky Baptist Homes for Children
Mt Washington, KY
General$28,921
Oneida Institute
Oneida, KY
General$28,921
University of the Cumberlands Inc
Williamsburg, KY
General$28,921

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does TW Charlotte M Watkins accept grant applications?

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

How much does TW Charlotte M Watkins give?

$86,763 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $28,921.

Who runs TW Charlotte M Watkins?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does TW Charlotte M Watkins fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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