Private foundation · EIN 75-1901814 · Tyler, Texas

Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $689K total, median $172K. 75% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$689K
Median grant
$172K
Stays in TX
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TXScholarship fund$220K
Tulane University Educational FundNew Orleans, LAScholarship fund$220K
Kilgore CollegeKilgore, TXScholarship fund$124K
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TXScholarship fund$124K

By state: Texas 3 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Tyler, Texas, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $689K across 4 grants, a median of $172K.

Where does Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust give?

Texas (3 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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