Forman Watkins & Krutz
Forman Watkins & Krutz is a private foundation based in Jackson, Mississippi. It reported 23 grants totaling $54,019 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Mississippi and other states.
Forman Watkins & Krutz at a glance
In short: Forman Watkins & Krutz gave $54K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Mississippi. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,019
- +76.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,349
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,883
- -41.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Forman Watkins & Krutz
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 210 East Capitol Street 2200, Jackson, MS 39201-2375
Phone: (601) 973-5901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forman Watkins & Krutz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jackson Leadership Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 83 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi, 26% to Georgia, 14% to Louisiana, 2% to Alabama, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Forman Watkins & Krutz open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $97K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Leadership Foundation Jackson, MS | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Mission New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Mississippi Jackson, MS | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of Jackson Library Jackson, MS | Charitable | $4,250 |
| Friends of Children's Hospital Flowood, MS | Charitable | $2,819 |
| Ms Center for Justice Jackson, MS | Charitable | $2,500 |
| JDRF Mississippi Chapter Jackson, MS | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Criminal Defense College Macon, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,883 | $52,691 | $54,021 | $54,019 | 23 | $54,019 | $191 | $506 |
| 2023 | $3,213 | $33,635 | $30,550 | $30,650 | 21 | $30,550 | $135 | $222 |
| 2022 | $128 | $25,762 | $28,600 | $28,600 | 17 | $28,600 | $12 | $661 |
| 2021 | $2,966 | $100,016 | $97,050 | $97,050 | 22 | $97,050 | $16 | $556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forman Watkins & Krutz reported a distributable amount of $506 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as community development, cancer support and research, housing, homelessness services, children’s rights, and criminal defense training. These describe the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Jackson Leadership Foundation says it works toward the spiritual and economic transformation of under-resourced Jackson communities. American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Stewpot Community Services says it provides meals, shelter, and other services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $54,019. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 to Jackson Leadership Foundation; $7,000 to American Cancer Society; $5,000 each to Habitat for Humanity, New Orleans Mission, and Community Foundation of Mississippi; and $4,250 to Friends of Jackson Library. Other grants included $2,819 to Friends of Children’s Hospital, $2,500 to MS Center for Justice, and $2,000 each to JDRF Mississippi Chapter and National Criminal Defense College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Studebaker as president/director, Robert M. Gathings as treasurer, Byron Kitchens as secretary/director, and Brian Hannula as director.
Forman Watkins & Krutz is led by Jennifer Studebaker, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Studebaker
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hannula
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Byron Kitchens
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Gathings
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Forman Watkins & Krutz
How much does Forman Watkins & Krutz give each year?
Forman Watkins & Krutz gave $54K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 21 grants.
What is Forman Watkins & Krutz's typical grant size?
Forman Watkins & Krutz's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,349, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Forman Watkins & Krutz that year got $2K on average.
Where does Forman Watkins & Krutz give grants?
Forman Watkins & Krutz gives mostly in Mississippi: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (26%) and Louisiana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (10 grants) and New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Forman Watkins & Krutz give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Forman Watkins & Krutz's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are Forman Watkins & Krutz's largest grantees?
Forman Watkins & Krutz's largest 2024 grantees include Jackson Leadership Foundation ($10,000), American Cancer Society ($7,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Forman Watkins & Krutz?
Forman Watkins & Krutz reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $506 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Forman Watkins & Krutz fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as community development, cancer support and research, housing, homelessness services, children’s rights, and criminal defense training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forman Watkins & Krutz?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Forman Watkins & Krutz's EIN?
Forman Watkins & Krutz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4672677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Forman Watkins & Krutz accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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