Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust
Invitation OnlyTyler, Texas · EIN 75-1901814 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$689K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$124,021
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $124,021 and $220,482.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX | Scholarship fund | $220,483 |
| Tulane University Educational Fund | New Orleans, LA | Scholarship fund | $220,482 |
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | Scholarship fund | $124,021 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarship fund | $124,021 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $689,007 | 4 |
| 2024 | $676,872 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,430,460 | 4 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620929349100222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1901814
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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