Betty A & James B Williams Foundation
Accepts applications
Betty A & James B Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $270,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $295,000 | 6 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 10 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 8 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Allen Mast Truist Financial PO Box 4655 MC 221, Atlanta, GA 30302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 813-9105 |
| What to submit | Written or verbal |
| Restrictions | Qualifying charity |
What Betty A & James B Williams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 | $190,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The McCallie School | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boys Scouts of America | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Emory Woodruff Health Sciences | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Back the Blue Atlanta | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Duke ALS Clinic at Duke Univ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty A Williams
- James Bryan Williams
- Elizabeth W Bean
- Russell Hardin
- E Jenner Wood III
Questions people ask
Does Betty A & James B Williams Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Betty A & James B Williams Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Betty A & James B Williams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betty A Williams (Chairman), James Bryan Williams (Board Member), Elizabeth W Bean (Board Member) and Russell Hardin (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Betty A & James B Williams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.