Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc
Accepts applications
Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc is a private foundation in Thomasville, Georgia. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.2 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $375,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.2 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$81.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2023 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
26% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.1 million | 64 | $69.5 million |
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 57 | $81.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Williams Family Foundation of Georg PO Box 1577, Thomasville, GA 31799 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (229) 228-1828 |
| What to submit | Applications should be written & contain information regarding amount of contribution requested, budget, financial statements, exemption letter, etc. |
| Deadlines | Spring deadline: february 1 & fall deadline: september 1 |
| Restrictions | Conservation, historic preservation, and children's welfare primarily in thomasville, ga area, & other organizations with special interest of foundation |
What Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 42 | $2.6 million |
| Florida | 2 | $310,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $76,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of South Georgia Inc | Various specified funds | $375,000 |
| Thomasville Community Development Corp | Operations and programming/invest tvl | $375,000 |
| Jack Hadley Black History Museum | Capital & children's program | $350,000 |
| Tall Timbers | Various specified funds | $305,000 |
| Brookwood School | Various specified funds | $255,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Various specified funds | $215,000 |
| The MNW Boys & Girls Clubs | General operating | $200,000 |
| Hands and Hearts for Horses | Various specified funds | $110,000 |
| Archbold Foundatio | Renovation maternity center | $100,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Thomasville Center for the Arts | Program/project support/general operating | $70,000 |
| Thomasville YMCA | Sustaining fund & weston y pool improvements | $55,000 |
| Spark Thomasville | General support | $50,000 |
| Thomasville Thomas County Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Vashti Center | Capital campaign feasibility study | $40,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $30,000 |
| National Center for Missing & Exploited Children | General operating support | $30,000 |
| SBP | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $30,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | General operating support | $25,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | General fund | $25,000 |
| Defenders for Children | Esd dog | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Waterfowl research | $25,000 |
| Micah's Promise | General operating support | $25,000 |
| South Georgia Ballet | Program/project support | $25,000 |
| South Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General operating support/outdoor program | $25,000 |
| Emory University | Various specified funds | $20,000 |
| Greater Valdosta United Way | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $20,000 |
| Halycon Home | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Rest Stop Ministries | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Gathering Place | General operating "thomasville" | $20,000 |
| Hands on Thomas County | General operating support | $16,000 |
| The Lawson Neel Medbank | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Boston Tutoring Program | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Georgia Natural Resources Foundation | Weekend for wildlife | $10,000 |
| Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation | Heritage education program | $10,000 |
| Joshua's Promise | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Leadership Georgia Inc | "thomasville" lg program | $10,000 |
| Medicine Fish Corp | General operating support | $10,000 |
| One Heartbeat Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford red barn "riding scholarships" | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Parker
- Alston Parker Watt
- Thomas L Williams IV
- Raleigh Rollins
- Mark Parker
- Katherine Harper
- Thomas Parker Jr
- Brad Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring deadline: february 1 & fall deadline: september 1.
How much does Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2023, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Thomas W Parker (President/Director), Alston Parker Watt (Executive Director), Thomas L Williams IV (Secretary/Director) and Raleigh Rollins (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and arts and culture.