Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tyler, Texas, registered in 1984, with $1,388,561 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 6100, Tyler, TX, 75711 EIN 75-1901814 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.4M
▲ 30.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$908K
Net assets
$11.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating156 mo reserves · +35% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust: 156 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $441K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $11.8M
Operating margin
34.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.8M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$11.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,388,561▲30.5% | $907,685▼1.6% | $11,775,348▲4.7% | $11,791,720▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $1,064,275▲1.0% | $922,194▼46.5% | $11,243,267▲1.9% | $11,244,091▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,053,640▼27.5% | $1,723,664▲284% | $11,036,420▼5.0% | $11,036,420▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,453,591▲42.8% | $448,663▼49.4% | $11,612,789▲11.3% | $11,617,123▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,018,231▲111% | $886,730▲17.1% | $10,434,596▲2.1% | $10,439,300▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $482,648▼49.9% | $757,036▼15.7% | $10,221,101▼2.1% | $10,221,101▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $964,200▲60.2% | $898,010▲26.5% | $10,445,181▲1.7% | $10,445,181▲1.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $601,847▼26.7% | $709,627▼4.5% | $10,275,189▼0.6% | $10,275,189▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $820,524▼67.5% | $743,427▲34.5% | $10,342,048▲0.8% | $10,342,048▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,525,812▲154% | $552,679▼13.6% | $10,264,951▲23.6% | $10,264,951▲23.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $993,693▼55.3% | $640,010▼1.0% | $8,304,131▲4.5% | $8,304,131▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,222,018▲404% | $646,490▲42.5% | $7,948,747▲24.7% | $7,948,747▲24.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $440,508 | $453,567▲7.2% | $6,373,219▼0.2% | $6,373,219▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $423,286 | $6,386,278 | $6,386,278 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-1901814, based in Tyler, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust's EIN?
- Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-1901814.
- How much revenue does Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust report?
- Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust reported $1,388,561 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dr and Mrs J E Watkins Scholarship Trust (EIN 75-1901814) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.