William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Thomasville, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 204 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $520,000. 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$5.2 million
- Number of grants204
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$520,000
- Assets$95.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 201 | $97.6 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 204 | $95.1 million |
How to apply
William Howard Flowers Jr 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 William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 86 | $2.8 million |
| Florida | 32 | $779,800 |
| Virginia | 18 | $406,250 |
| New York | 6 | $315,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $241,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $118,350 |
| Ohio | 1 | $80,000 |
| Wyoming | 11 | $65,000 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $52,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $52,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brookwood School | Defray operating expenses | $520,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Operating expenses | $190,500 |
| Archbold Foundation Inc | Scholarship fund | $175,000 |
| Angel Tree | Operating expenses | $140,000 |
| Fish & Wildlife Foundation | Operating expenses | $139,000 |
| Headstrong Project | Operating expenses | $135,000 |
| YMCA - Butler-Mason | Operating expenses | $135,000 |
| Aucilla Christian School | Operating expenses | $132,500 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Operating expenses | $130,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers | Operating expenses | $125,000 |
| The Lovett School | Operating expenses | $115,000 |
| Thomasville Landmarks | Operating expenses | $110,000 |
| DPR LLC | Operating expenses | $103,800 |
| Judicial Watch | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Tall Timbers Research | Operating expenses | $97,000 |
| Sportmen's Alliance | Operating expenses | $80,000 |
| Samartian's Purse | Operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Thomasville Boys and Girls Club | Operating expenses | $67,500 |
| Jefferson County Humane Society | Operating expenses | $60,000 |
| South Georgia Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic | Operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Clinic | Operating expenses | $55,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Hands on Thomas County | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Southwest Georgia - Archbold Foundation Inc | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Lawson Neel Medbank Inc | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Lewis Hall Singletary Oncology Center | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Red Road Rescue | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Thomasville History Center | Operating expenses | $49,500 |
| Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society | Operating expenses | $46,500 |
| Thomasville Community Resource Center | Operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Equestrian Land Conservation Resource | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Halcyon Home Inc | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| The Mailbox Club Inc | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Bishop Hall | Operating expenses | $35,000 |
| Dancing Cloud Rescue | Operating expenses | $35,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operating expenses | $35,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Operating expenses | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daphne F Wood
- Taliaferro F Crozer
- Maury Flowers Shields
- Kaye Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 204 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daphne F Wood (President), Taliaferro F Crozer (Vice President), Maury Flowers Shields (Treasurer) and Kaye Reynolds (Secretary).
What does William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.