The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,100
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $197,000 the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $197,000 | 29 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 32 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $80,200 |
| Georgia | 6 | $38,600 |
| Colorado | 2 | $24,400 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $23,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,000 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $10,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Neighborhoods Network Inc | Ideas grant for education training | $25,100 |
| Room to Read | Support program with girls power initiative that will support survivors of trafficking | $24,800 |
| Southern Alliance for Clean Energy | Support for advancing clean energy in georgia and the southeast USA | $23,300 |
| Street Child | Unrestricted - education | $18,800 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assist | Healthcare | $17,700 |
| International Animal Rescue | Animal welfare | $17,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | Environmental preservation | $16,700 |
| Hesperian Health Guides | Unrestricted - healthcare and education | $15,900 |
| Friendship Bridge | To empower guatemalan women through the microcredit plus service | $7,700 |
| St Simons Land Trust | Environmental | $5,500 |
| Citizens Climate Education Corp | Environmental | $3,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Lake Claire Community Land Trust | Environment - community garden space | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted - family assistance while child in medical crisis | $2,500 |
| University of North Carolina | Education scholarship | $2,500 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | Unrestricted - social services | $1,500 |
| Beloved Ministries | Social | $1,500 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Child welfare | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Wake County | Social services | $1,000 |
| Womens Center of Wake County | Social services | $1,000 |
| Lifeline Animal Project Inc | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Merci Clinic Inc | Healthcare | $700 |
| New Bern Civic Theater | Cultural arts | $700 |
| Public Radio East Foundation | Unrestricted - education | $700 |
| Saint Marys School | Educational | $500 |
| Childrens Flight of Hope | Healthcare | $500 |
| Childrens Cancer Partners | Social services for families with children with cancer | $500 |
| Oak City Cares | Social services | $500 |
| Carolina East Foundation | Healthcare | $300 |
| Craven Community College Foundation | Education via the david ward endowment | $300 |
| Craven Literacy Council | Education | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine O Blackmon
- Thomas Holmes
- Elizabeth O Jackson
- Juliette D Jackson
- Katherine B Johnson
- Sunni Johnson
- Dorothy B Robertson
- Charlotte H Versfeld
- Thomas Oastler
- Melissa White
- Caroline Blackmon
- Rob Holmes
Questions people ask
Does The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elaine O Blackmon (Sec Trustee), Thomas Holmes (Trustee), Elizabeth O Jackson (Trustee) and Juliette D Jackson (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Bancker Williams Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.