Watkins Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Watkins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$95,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $117,500 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 | $170,000 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $117,500 | 14 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Watkins Family 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 Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 11 | $95,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Art museum | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the TN Valley | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | Elevate recovery high school | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum | Public gardens | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Park Conservancy | Public park | $10,000 |
| YWCA Knoxville | Social services for women | $10,000 |
| Zoo Knoxville | Support of zoo | $10,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Youth leadership programs | $5,000 |
| Legacy Parks Foundation | Public parks & trails | $5,000 |
| Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding | Therapy for disabled persons | $5,000 |
| The Joy of Music School | Youth music education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah A Watkins
- Christi W Branscom
- Ronald A Watkins Jr
- Ronald A Watkins Sr
Questions people ask
Does Watkins Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Watkins Family Foundation Inc give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Watkins Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah A Watkins (President), Christi W Branscom (Secretary), Ronald A Watkins Jr (Treasurer) and Ronald A Watkins Sr (Chairman).
What does Watkins Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.