Watkins Christian Foundation Inc
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
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
States
Cities
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| W NEAL FREEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC S WAHLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE C WATKINS | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL L WATKINS | PRESIDENT | 15 | $66,496 |
| SARAH WATKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM B WATKINS V | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROZITA LA GORCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $261,095 |
| JEREMY BAGLEY | SECRETARY, TREASURER | 10 | $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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