Watkins Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 86-1574125 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$95K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, TN | Art museum | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Tn Valley | Knoxville, TN | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Elevate recovery high school | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum | Knoxville, TN | Public gardens | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Park Conservancy | Knoxville, TN | Public park | $10,000 |
| YWCA Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Social services for women | $10,000 |
| Zoo Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Support of zoo | $10,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Youth leadership programs | $5,000 |
| Legacy Parks Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Public parks & trails | $5,000 |
| Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding | Lenoir City, TN | Therapy for disabled persons | $5,000 |
| The Joy of Music School | Knoxville, TN | Youth music education | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $117,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $170,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600339349100620
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1574125
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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