The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins

Foundation · Grantmaker Alexandria, VA EIN: 46-4302138

The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $20K.

Key facts about The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins

EIN: 46-4302138
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $67,273
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $8,409
Median grant: $2,087
Total assets: $317,720
Primary geography: Maine (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Maine (22%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (3 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 408% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$318K

-12.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$67K

+28.9% YoY

Grant Count

+60.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-19.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maine $15K (22%)

Virginia $5K (8%)

All other $47K (70%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Maine Utah Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaSalt Lake CityAthensBangorChicagoOronoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$317,720	$363,954	$392,124
Revenue	$25,438	$21,355	$13,865
Expenses	$75,490	$61,039	—
Qualifying Distributions	$67,273	$52,200	—
Net Investment Income	$20,188	$21,355	$13,865
Distributable Amount	$16,505	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Bulgarian Assn of Social Work Educa ($43,000), Wellspring ($13,000), Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Inc ($3,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BULGARIAN ASSN OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCA	IN SUPPORT OF BAOSR'S PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SEEW SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 IN SOFIA, BULGARIA.	$43,000
WELLSPRING Bangor, ME	PROVIDE STIPENDS TO STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE WHO CARRY OUT THEIR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FACULTY FIELD PLACEMENT DIRECTOR IN COLLABORATION WITH WELLSPRING STAFF.	$13,000
ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC Alexandria, VA	SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS	$3,600
UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO	TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK FOR THE PUBLICATION OF A BOOK CONSISTING OF A COMPILATION OF PAPERS FROM AN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ENTITLED: SOCIETAL CRISIS AND SOCIAL WORK - A SHARED FUTURE FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE.	$2,173
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BULGARIA	SUPPORT UKRAINIAN STUDENTS TO REMAIN AT THE UNIVERSITY DURING THE SUMMER WHILE THE WAR WAS ONGOING IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY.	$2,000
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE FOUNDATION Orono, ME	SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDEING A SEEW LECTURESHIP AT UMAINE AND THE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BULGARIA (AUGB) TO UMAINE, THE FOUNDING INSTITUTION OF AUBG IN 1991.	$2,000
COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION IN Alexandria, VA	SUPPORTING QUALITY SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION.	$1,000
CARPENTER'S SHELTER Alexandria, VA	SUPPORTING AN ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dennis a Watkins	Officer	2	—
Julia M Watkins	Officer	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins?

The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $318K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins?

As of 2024, The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins holds $318K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $67K in 2024.

Where does The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins operate?

The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Utah, Virginia.

What size grants does The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins award?

In 2024, The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins awarded 8 grants totaling $67K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins's EIN?

The Dennis a and Julia M Watkins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4302138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.