Watkins Family Foundation
The Watkins Family Foundation is a 501c3 public charity organized to provide grants to other public charities advancing health animal welfare and human services. The Foundation is in its second year 2024-2028 of the IRS five-year advance ruling period under Section 509a2.
Watkins Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Watkins Family Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,450
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $4,817
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $117,752
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Watkins Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dedicated Animal Welfare Group ($7K). Together the top 3 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Animal Welfare Group Lake Forest, CA | Animal rescue and shelter operations | $6,950 |
| March of Dimes Foundation White Plains, NY | Maternal and infant health and birth-defects research | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Cancer research and patient services | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,752 | $127,461 | $35,501 | $14,450 | 3 | $84,111 |
| 2024 | — | $142,510 | $6,643 | — | — | — |
About Watkins Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Watkins Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Ladera Ranch, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $118K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $84K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Watkins Family Foundation is led by Anne Marie Watkins, CEO Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Marie Watkins
CEO Director
CEO → CEO Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark R Watkins
President Director
Secretary Director → President Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Watkins
Employee
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Kathleen Watkins (Employee).
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Family Foundation
How much does Watkins Family Foundation give each year?
Watkins Family Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Watkins Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Watkins Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,817, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Watkins Family Foundation give grants?
Watkins Family Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (35%) and Georgia (17%).
Does Watkins Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Watkins Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Watkins Family Foundation?
Watkins Family Foundation reported $118K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What is Watkins Family Foundation's EIN?
Watkins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1437532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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