C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in West Jordan, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.8 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.8 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$105 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
12% 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 | $4.0 million | 105 | $88.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 108 | $97.3 million |
| 2025 | $4.8 million | 111 | $105 million |
How to apply
| Contact | C Scott Dorothy E Watkins Chari PO Box 820, Attn Lisa Blake, West Jordan, UT 84084 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | watkinsgiving@gmail.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Watkinsgiving.org/funding-request.html |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 108 | $4.7 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $26,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ LDS Humanitarian Aid | Charitable use | $300,000 |
| Utah Food Bank Utah Food Bank | Charitable use | $300,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ LDS Fast Offering | Charitable use | $170,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Utah Catholic Community Services of Utah | Charitable use | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | Charitable use | $120,000 |
| Intermountain Foundation at Primary Primary Childrens Hospital | Charitable use | $120,000 |
| The Road Home the Road Home | Charitable use | $115,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Charitable use | $100,000 |
| Switchpoint Community Resource Cent Switchpoint Community Resource Center | Charitable use | $100,000 |
| Brigham Young University Pathway Worldwide | Charitable use | $90,000 |
| Brigham Young University Signature Scholarships | Charitable use | $90,000 |
| International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City | Charitable use | $90,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundat SLCC Foundation | Charitable use | $90,000 |
| Shelter the Homeless Shelter the Homeless | Charitable use | $90,000 |
| Utah State University General Scholarships | Charitable use | $90,000 |
| Utah Valley University Foundation General Scholarships | Charitable use | $90,000 |
| Volunteers of America Utah Volunteers of America Utah | Charitable use | $85,000 |
| Weber State University Scholarships | Charitable use | $80,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake Rescue Mission of Salt Lake | Charitable use | $75,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ LDS General Missionary Fund | Charitable use | $70,000 |
| University of Utah General Scholarship Fund | Charitable use | $66,000 |
| Brigham Young University Nursing Program | Charitable use | $65,000 |
| Food and Care Coalition Food and Care Coalition | Charitable use | $65,000 |
| University of Utah Nusing Scholarships | Charitable use | $65,000 |
| Utah Tech University Nursing Scholarships | Charitable use | $65,000 |
| Utah Valley University Foundation Nursing Program | Charitable use | $65,000 |
| Weber State University Nursing Scholarships | Charitable use | $65,000 |
| Brigham Young University - Hawaii BYU - Hawaii | Charitable use | $60,000 |
| American Heart Association American Heart Association | Charitable use | $50,000 |
| Community Action Services & Food Bank | Charitable use | $50,000 |
| Fourth Street Clinic Fourth Street Clinic | Charitable use | $50,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation Huntsman Mental Health Foundation | Charitable use | $50,000 |
| Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry | Charitable use | $50,000 |
| Lantern House Lantern House | Charitable use | $45,000 |
| Community Health Centers Community Health Centers | Charitable use | $40,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundat Salt Lake Community College Foundation | Charitable use | $40,000 |
| University of Utah Utah Diabetes Initative | Charitable use | $40,000 |
| Davis Education Foundation Davis Education Foundation | Charitable use | $36,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation Granite Education Foundation | Charitable use | $36,000 |
| Refuge Utah Refuge Utah | Charitable use | $36,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Rasmussen
- Gary Watkins
- Carol Watkins
- Lisa Blake
Questions people ask
Does C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Watkinsgiving.org/funding-request.html.
How much does C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2025, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Rasmussen (Trustee), Gary Watkins (Trustee), Carol Watkins (Trustee) and Lisa Blake (Trustee).
What does C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.