WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III
Preselected recipients only
WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $900,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$54.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
58% 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 | $2.1 million | 52 | $51.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 52 | $54.8 million |
How to apply
WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III 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 WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 29 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $960,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $203,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $77,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $36,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $12,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Day School | Educational Purposes | $900,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | General Support | $500,000 |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation | General Support | $352,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | General Support | $300,000 |
| Helping a Hero | General Support | $200,000 |
| St Luke Church of Columbus | Religious Purposes | $137,000 |
| Otis Redding Foundation | General Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Renewing America | Religious Purposes | $100,000 |
| Mercer University | Educational Purposes | $77,500 |
| Jacksonville Sharks Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| Constitutional Conservatives Fund | General Support | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia | Religious Purposes | $35,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General Support | $30,000 |
| Paws Humane Society | Animal Care & Shelter | $30,000 |
| American Moment Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| Wif | General Support | $25,000 |
| Advancing American Freedom Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| US Constitution Scholarship Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Givsum Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| Georgia Military College Foundation | General Support | $13,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Religious Purposes | $12,000 |
| Brookstone School | Educational Purposes | $10,100 |
| The Bag Lady Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Coastal Harvest | General Support | $10,000 |
| Columbus Technical College Foundation Inc | Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Truth Inc | Religious Purposes | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Humanitarian Purposes | $5,000 |
| American Accountability Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| FDRLST Real Journalism Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| Truth Spring Inc | Religious Purposes | $5,000 |
| Redeemed Foundation Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| PWMC Cares Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Peach Little League | General Support | $3,000 |
| Caf 1040 Inc | Religious Purposes | $2,500 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church & School | Religious Purposes | $2,500 |
| Via Cognitive Health | General Support | $2,500 |
| Naomis Village Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia | General Support | $2,260 |
| Middle Georgia State University Foundation | General Support | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- William L Amos III
- Ashley Copelan
Questions people ask
Does WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III?
Its 2024 filing lists William L Amos III (President, Secretary, Treasurer) and Ashley Copelan (Vice President, Assistant Secretary).
What does WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.