C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins
The C. Scott & Dorothy E. Watkins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 by Scott and Dorothy Watkins to continue their legacy of community giving. The foundation supports educational, research, and charitable organizations that serve communities in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.7M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
+18.7% YoY
Grant Count
108
+2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+15.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to give to others as Scott and Dorothy did during their lives, with an emphasis on:
- Educational programs that promote self-reliance and help individuals gain additional education
- Health care services that enable people to help themselves
- Community charitable work that serves those in need
The foundation reflects the founders' core belief that education and self-reliance are pathways to personal empowerment. This philosophy was shaped by Scott and Dorothy's own experience of building success from modest beginnings—they began their married life earning only $54 per month but built multiple business ventures throughout their lifetime.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards scholarships and grants to educational institutions. At Southern Utah University, the foundation offers scholarships with varied dollar amounts annually, awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,678,710 | $46,411,296 | $46,180,448 |
| Revenue | $6,084,436 | $4,297,349 | $4,479,907 |
| Expenses | $4,800,741 | $4,050,257 | $4,218,975 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,773,000 | $4,020,000 | $4,200,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,056,695 | $4,176,710 | $4,350,429 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,675,531 | $4,092,078 | $4,249,486 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from C Scott & Dorothy E Watkins
C. Scott & Dorothy E. Watkins Charitable Foundation Grant - New Organizations
C SCOTT & DOROTHY E WATKINS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
C. Scott & Dorothy E. Watkins Charitable Foundation Grant - Prior Funded Organizations
C SCOTT & DOROTHY E WATKINS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
C. Scott Watkins (1918-2008) was born in Brigham City, Utah, the youngest of ten children. He was an entrepreneur and lifelong worker who attended Box Elder High School, Weber State College, and the University of Utah. Scott continued working until a few months before his death at age 89.
Dorothy E. Kennelly Watkins (1919-1996) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a devoted family member remembered for her cooking, love of gardening, sense of humor, and tennis skills. Dorothy served as a full business partner to Scott in all his ventures and was the family historian. She emphasized the importance of education, reading, and creativity to her children and grandchildren.
Scott and Dorothy married on December 29, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington, while Scott was serving in the Army Air Corps.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY RASMUSSEN | TRUSTEE | — | $1,300 |
| GARY WATKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,300 |
| CAROL WATKINS | TRUSTEE | — | $1,300 |
| LISA BLAKE | TRUSTEE | 8 | $1,300 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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