J Ben Watkins Private Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTallahassee, Florida · EIN 59-2449847 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$280K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $27,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Care Council | Eastpoint, FL | Meals on wheels | $100,000 |
| Charlie Ward's Champions Ranch | Tallahassee, FL | Support mission | $50,000 |
| Tall Timbers Resarch | Tallahassee, FL | Support mission | $32,500 |
| Taunton Family Childrens Home | Wewahitchka, FL | Support mission | $27,000 |
| Franklin County Sherriff's Office Charitable Fund | Eastpoint, FL | Support mission | $20,000 |
| Llse Newell Fund | Apalachicola, FL | Cultural events program | $15,000 |
| Grace Mission Church | Tallahassee, FL | Support mission | $10,000 |
| First Assembly of God - Carrabelle | Carrabelle, FL | Support mission | $10,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Apalachicola, FL | Support mission | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church in Apalachicola | Apalachicola, FL | Support mission | $5,000 |
| Suwanee River Area Council Boy Scouts | Tallahassee, FL | Support mission | $2,500 |
| Big Bend Hospice Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Support mission | $1,200 |
| Franklins Promise-Food Pantry Franklin County | Apalachicola, FL | Support mission | $1,000 |
| Bring Me a Book-Forgotten Coast | Apalachicola, FL | Support mission | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,200 | 14 |
| 2023 | $58,250 | 9 |
| 2022 | $51,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2449847
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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