Watkins Christian Foundation Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-1494832

Watkins Christian Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1983 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The foundation focuses on supporting religious organizations, churches, ministries, and related charitable causes aligned with Christian values.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$102.3M

+9.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.0M

-4.2% YoY

Grant Count

45

-31.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$89K

+40.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides grants for evangelism, churches, ministries, and a variety of religious organizations. Their funding also supports human welfare initiatives and feeding the hungry. Primary funding focus areas include:

  • Evangelism and religious organizations
  • Churches and ministries
  • Human welfare and social services
  • Religious education and support

Grantmaking

How to Apply

** The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • Georgia
  • Florida
  • Tennessee

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

AlpharettaAthensAtlantaBartowBrunswickBufordCarrolltonCarroltonCartersvilleChestnut MountainColumbiaCummingDahlonegaDecaturDonahueDuluthEmersonFlowery BranchGrand IsleGreensboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total Assets: $102,325,216 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing)
  • Total Annual Giving: $4,000,000
  • EIN: 58-1494832
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$4M$8M$12M$16M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$102,325,216$93,197,741$79,364,737
Revenue$14,556,759$11,631,009$12,779,054
Expenses$5,343,046$8,587,323$4,996,539
Qualifying Distributions$4,834,658$4,940,618$4,443,370
Net Investment Income$9,753,195$3,176,029$10,022,018
Distributable Amount$4,795,394$4,329,194$4,183,525

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M67 grants202069 grants202165 grants202266 grants202345 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL OF TA…$550KCORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN AC…$400KHOPE ACADEMY$400KTHE FIRST UNITED METHODI…$325KBROOKWOOD SCHOOL INC$200KPALMA CEIA PRESBYTERIAN …$150KVASHTI CENTER INC$130KCITY OF REFUGE INC$100KGREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIA…$100KMETCALFE INDEPENDENT CHU…$100K

Grant Size Distribution

245 grants across all recorded years

113<$50K95$50–100K29$100–250K7$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel identified include:

  • Eric Wahlen - Board Member

Historical leadership (from earlier records) included George C. Watkins (Chairperson), John F. Watkins (President), W. Neal Freeman (Vice President), and Michael L. Watkins (Vice President).

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

ROZITA LA GORCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$261KMICHAEL L WATKINSPRESIDENT$66KJEREMY BAGLEYSECRETARY, TREASURER$11K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
W NEAL FREEMANDIRECTOR1
ERIC S WAHLENDIRECTOR1
GEORGE C WATKINSCHAIRMAN2
MICHAEL L WATKINSPRESIDENT15$66,496
SARAH WATKINSDIRECTOR1
WILLIAM B WATKINS VDIRECTOR2
ROZITA LA GORCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$261,095
JEREMY BAGLEYSECRETARY, TREASURER10$10,610

Contact Information

  • Phone: 404-872-8359
  • Address: 3715 Northside Pkwy NW Bldg 300-500, Atlanta, GA 30327-2848

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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