James R Watts Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PADUCAH, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $158K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$158K
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-26.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-26.9% YoY
About James R Watts Trust
Based on IRS filings
James R Watts Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PADUCAH, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $158K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $158,389 | $162,720 | $179,379 |
| Revenue | $10,212 | $-94 | $4,313 |
| Expenses | $14,543 | $16,565 | $22,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,500 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,859 | $3,359 | $2,168 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,049 | $12,889 | $13,443 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BO NEELY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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