TY 2024 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

Name of foundation
DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 6100
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TYLER, TX75711

A Employer identification number

75-1901814

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(903) 579-8100

C If exemption application is pending, check here right arrow

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... right arrow

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... right arrow

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) right arrow

$14,118,970J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	2,521		2,521
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	343,049		343,049
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		284,709
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,981,348
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			284,709
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	433,996	433,996
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	1,064,275		1,064,275
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	89,715		89,715	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	5,645	5,645	0
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	47,327	35,783	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...		64,766	64,766
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	37,869	37,869	0
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	245,322		233,778	0
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	676,872			676,872
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	922,194		233,778	676,872
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	142,081
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			830,497
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)

Form 990-PF (2024)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	451,153	124,355	124,355
	3	Accounts receivable 7,258
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	29,777	7,258	7,258
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........	4,441
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	5,056,933	List of Attached Documents: // Content 5,070,535	4,974,475
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	5,494,116	List of Attached Documents: // Content 6,041,943	7,457,898
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )	List of Attached Documents: // Content 0	List of Attached Documents: // Content 0	List of Attached Documents: // Content 1,554,984
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	11,036,420	11,244,091	14,118,970
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........		824
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	824
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........	11,036,420	11,243,267
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	11,036,420	11,243,267
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	11,036,420	11,244,091

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

11,036,420

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

142,081

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

List of Attached Documents:

// Content

64,766

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

11,243,267

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

11,243,267

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES		2024-04-16	2024-11-04
b	PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES		2023-01-01	2024-12-31
c	CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS	P
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	22,353	36,334	-13,981
b	1,920,870	1,660,305	260,565
c	38,125		38,125
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			-13,981
b			260,565
c			38,125
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	284,709
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	11,544
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	11,544
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	11,544
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024	6a	10,720
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	10,720
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	824
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated tax	Refunded	11

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. right arrow

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. right arrow

$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. right arrow

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address right arrow

N/A

The books are in care of right arrow

JEFF CHEAVENS Telephone no. right arrow

(903) 579-8100

Located at right arrow

PO BOX 6100TYLERTX ZIP+4 right arrow

75711

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... right arrow

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ right arrow

16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

Yes

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........ right arrow

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................

If "Yes," list the years right arrow

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check ......... right arrow

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
TEXAS BANK TRUST	TRUSTEE 2.00	89,715	0	0
PO BOX 6100 TYLER,TX75711	TRUSTEE 2.00	89,715	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... right arrow

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

12,304,202

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

357,937

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

1,562,242

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

14,224,381

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

14,224,381

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

213,366

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

14,011,015

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

700,551

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

700,551

Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......

11,544

Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

11,544

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

689,007

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

689,007

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

689,007

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

676,872

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

676,872

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

	(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2023	(c) 2023	(d) 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7				689,007
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......			676,872
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20		0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......
b From 2020......
c From 2021......
d From 2022......
e From 2023......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........	0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 676,872
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a			676,872
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....		List of Attached Documents: // Content 0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........	0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount.....				0
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus	0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.	0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5	0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............			0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2025 ..........				689,007
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......	0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...	0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......	0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....
b Excess from 2021....
c Excess from 2022....
d Excess from 2023....
e Excess from 2024....

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part IX for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2024	(b) 2023	(c) 2022	(d) 2021	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

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if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

Form 990-PF (2024)

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
KILGORE COLLEGE 1100 BROADWAY KILGORE,TX75662	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FUND	121,837
STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY PO BOX 13065 SFA STATION NACOGDOCHES,TX75962	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FUND	121,837
TULANE UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FUND 1555 POYDRAS ST SUITE 1000 NEW ORLEANS,LA70112	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FUND	216,599
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE PO BOX 9020 TYLER,TX75711	NONE	PC	SCHOLARSHIP FUND	216,599
Total ................................. 3a				676,872

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	2,521
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	343,049
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	284,709
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aROYALTY INTEREST			15	433,985
bWORKING INTEREST			01	11
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..		0		1,064,275	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

1,064,275

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2024)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2024)

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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	5,645	5,645		0

- TIN:

TY 2024 AppliedToPriorYearElection

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Election:

SECTION 4942(H)(2) ELECTIONAS TO THE TREATMENT OF QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONSPURSUANT TO IRC SEC. 4942(H)(2) AND REG. 53.4942(A)-3(D)(2), THE ABOVE REFERENCED FOUNDATION HEREBY ELECTS TO TREAT CURRENT YEAR QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING TAX YEAR'S UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME AS BEING MADE OUT OF UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME FROM TAX YEAR ENDING 2021 $679,158

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TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
3M COMPANY 2.25%	102,219	96,003
ALTRIA GROUP INC 2.35%	100,612	99,130
AMGEN INC 2.2%	101,575	94,826
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 3.375%	102,119	99,201
BARCLAYS BANK PLC 1.3%	100,000	91,746
BARCLAYS BK DEL CD 5.25%25	100,000	100,344
BK OF AMERICA CORP FR 4.4%	100,000	97,893
CATERPILLAR FINL SVCS MTNS BE 3.3%	100,130	99,859
CITIBANK N A CD 5.15% 25	100,000	100,250
COMCAST CORP NEW GLBL NT 5.35	203,629	203,895
CONOCO PHILLIPS CO 3.35%	50,809	49,686
CONOCOPHILLIPS SR GLBL NT 27	99,327	97,240
DEER JOHN CAPITAL CORP FR 3.4%	99,950	99,503
DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS INC 1M GLBL BD 3.7%	98,816	96,317
EATON VANCE FLOATING-RATE ADVANTAGE FUND CL I	250,000	252,775
ECOLAB INC SR GLBL NT 28	100,925	101,866
EOG RES INC SR GLBL NT 26	100,527	99,498
FIFTH THIRD BK CINCINNATI 2.25%	102,061	95,044
GEARY CNTY KANS UNI SCH DIST N 3.561%	100,416	99,443
IBM CORP 1.7%	100,777	93,373
INTEL CORP SR GLBL NT 3.4%	99,984	99,654
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS SR GLBL	203,745	203,890
ISHARES TR TIPS BD ETF	654,452	644,628
JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORPORATION FR 4.15%	100,060	99,059
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 2.45%	98,712	97,761
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO FR 4.5%	100,289	98,200
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO SR NT 3.90%	98,772	99,645
LAUDER ESTEE COS INC SR GLBL NT 28	100,223	98,725
MANUFACTURER & TRADERS TRUST CO 2.9%	99,823	99,777
META PLATFORMS INC GLBL NT 3.5%	96,227	97,763
MORGAN STANLEY BK N A CD 5% 26	100,000	101,161
MORGAN STANLEY FR 3.125%	98,211	97,678
MORGAN STANLEY FR 6.25%	204,939	204,793
PFLUGERVILLE TEX TAXABLE LTD 5.00%	101,383	101,470
PHILLIP MORRIS INTL INC SR GLBL NT 5%	100,417	100,388
PUBLIC SVC ELEC & GAS CO FR 3.7%	98,926	96,653
SOUTHERN CALF EDISON CO 1M GLBL 2022D 27	100,612	100,023
SOUTHERN CALIF GAS CO 2.6%	102,010	97,233
TEXAS TRANSN COMMN TAXABLE MOBILITY	94,744	87,355
WACO TX EDL 1.686%	50,499	45,557
WALT DISNEY CO DIS 2.200	102,615	93,383
WELLS FARGO & CO SER T MTN 1.4%	50,000	41,787

- TIN:

TY 2024 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
ABBOTT LABS COM	AT COST	18,777	22,623
ACCENTURE PLC	AT COST	94,850	175,896
ALPHABET INC CL A	AT COST	42,855	113,580
AMAZON	AT COST	57,646	94,338
AMERICAN CENTURY SMALL CAP VALUE	AT COST	85,725	83,720
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO	AT COST	9,697	29,679
AMERICAN TOWER CORP REIT	AT COST	30,641	21,092
AMERICAN WATER WORKS	AT COST	17,388	16,184
APPLE INC	AT COST	18,999	100,168
APPLIED MATERIALS INC	AT COST	26,856	81,315
ASTRAZENECA PLC	AT COST	31,327	33,939
AT&T	AT COST	28,836	22,770
BANK OF AMERICA CORP	AT COST	15,555	21,975
BECTON DICKINSON & CO	AT COST	9,437	9,075
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B NEW	AT COST	38,992	79,324
BLACKSTONE GROUP INC CL A	AT COST	11,803	24,139
BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL FUND #1449	AT COST	632,250	727,712
CENCORA INC	AT COST	18,871	44,936
CHEVRON CORPORATION	AT COST	45,062	54,315
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC	AT COST	20,397	54,270
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	AT COST	80,100	103,600
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO COM	AT COST	13,955	18,182
COMCAST CORP NEW CL A	AT COST	43,227	45,036
CONOCO PHILLIPS	AT COST	11,597	19,834
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP NEW	AT COST	40,335	73,302
CUMMINS INC	AT COST	16,063	34,860
CVS HEALTH CORPORATION	AT COST	61,580	35,912
DATUM ONE SERIES TRUST BRANDES	AT COST	682,947	607,084
DATUM ONE SERIES TRUST BRANDES INTL I	AT COST	755,752	871,224
DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC REIT	AT COST	26,986	40,786
DISNEY WALT COMPANY	AT COST	57,059	60,686
DOMINION ENERGY INC	AT COST	18,195	12,926
EATON CORP PLC	AT COST	41,220	41,484
ECOLAB INC	AT COST	20,611	35,148
ELI LILLY COMPANY	AT COST	8,150	77,200
EMERSON ELECTRIC COMPANY	AT COST	14,301	24,786
EXELON CORPORATION	AT COST	15,309	17,314
EXXON MOBIL CORP	AT COST	43,455	53,785
FEDERATED HERMES KAUFMANN SM C	AT COST	81,368	80,550
FEDEX CORPORATION	AT COST	11,548	14,067
FIRST SVGS BK JEFFERSONVILLE CD	AT COST	100,000	100,086
FORTIVE CORP	AT COST	40,808	45,000
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP	AT COST	23,512	36,889
GSK PLC SPONSORED ADR	AT COST	7,891	6,764
HONEYWELL INT'L INC	AT COST	13,912	22,589
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE	AT COST	30,980	59,604
JANUS HENDERSON GLOBAL R/E CL N 1431	AT COST	484,283	473,216
JOHNSON CTLS INTL PLC	AT COST	19,540	39,465
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO	AT COST	54,762	119,855
JP MORGAN MID CAP GWTH SELECT	AT COST	170,140	229,534
KLA CORPORATION	AT COST	11,007	63,012
LINDE PLC	AT COST	13,409	20,934
LOWES COMPANIES INC	AT COST	20,323	49,360
MADISON FDS MID CP FD CL I	AT COST	207,600	203,081
MANAGED PORTFOLIO SERIES REINHART	AT COST	82,500	87,749
MARSH & MCLENNAN	AT COST	22,510	43,544
MASCO CORPORATION	AT COST	12,255	21,771
MASTERCARD INC	AT COST	41,783	131,643
MCDONALDS CORP COM	AT COST	26,798	43,484
MCKESSON CORP COM	AT COST	17,047	28,496
MEDTRONIC PLC	AT COST	19,660	15,976
MERCK & CO INC NEW COM	AT COST	5,408	9,948
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC	AT COST	51,941	34,410
MONDELEZ INTL INC COM	AT COST	30,996	36,734
NIKE INC CL B	AT COST	35,069	34,052
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP	AT COST	14,816	18,776
ORACLE CORP	AT COST	60,175	133,312
PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC	AT COST	38,125	90,980
PAYPAL HLDGS INC	AT COST	7,699	8,535
PFIZER	AT COST	31,709	26,530
PIMCO COMMODDITY REAL RTRN STRATEGY FUND CLASS INSTL #45	AT COST	515,900	393,449
PROCTOR & GAMBLE	AT COST	8,101	16,765
QUALCOMM INC	AT COST	3,282	7,681
RTX CORPORATION	AT COST	9,508	18,515
SALESFORCE.COM INC	AT COST	56,257	83,583
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC REIT	AT COST	22,350	43,053
SYSCO CORPORATION	AT COST	31,185	30,584
TAPESTRY INC	AT COST	9,262	39,198
TARGET CORP	AT COST	5,826	6,759
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC	AT COST	10,849	18,751
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY	AT COST	33,529	40,469
UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC	AT COST	15,517	25,293
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE	AT COST	10,643	12,610
VANG EXTENDED MKT INDEX ADM SH #598	AT COST	145,799	230,393
VANGUARD SMALL CAP VALUE INDEX FUND	AT COST	120,000	117,826
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC COM	AT COST	30,912	31,992
YUM BRANDS INC	AT COST	16,643	26,832

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TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
MINERAL INTEREST			1,554,984

- TIN:

TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ROYALTY EXPENSE	37,850	37,850		0
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE	19	19		0

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TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
ROYALTY INTEREST	433,985	433,985	433,985
WORKING INTEREST	11	11	11

- TIN:

TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Description	Amount
DEPLETION IN EXCESS OF BASIS	64,766

- TIN:

TY 2024 TaxesSchedule

Name:

DR AND MRS JE WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

EIN:

75-1901814

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income
PROPERTY TAXES	5,010	5,010
GROSS PRODUCTION TAX	22,697	22,697
FOREIGN TAX PAID	8,076	8,076
EXCISE TAX	11,544	0