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James R Watts Trust

Preselected recipients only Paducah, Kentucky · EIN 201585269

James R Watts Trust is a private foundation in Paducah, Kentucky. In tax year 2023 it gave $9,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

James R Watts 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James R Watts Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky2$9,500

Grants paid in 2023

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Graves County Board of Education
Mayfield, KY
Scholarship funds$7,000
Mayfield Board of Education
Mayfield, KY
Scholarship funds$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James R Watts Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does James R Watts Trust give?

$9,500 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.

Who runs James R Watts Trust?

Its 2023 filing lists Bo Neely (Trustee).

What does James R Watts Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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