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Private foundation · Thomasville, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Williams Family Foundation

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
4 totaling $76K
Typical grant
$20K to $30K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $22K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County, Knox County, Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 53 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 3 of 4.
Total giving that year
$3.2M

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2023$3.2M$76K4
2022$3.1M$30K2

How to apply

Contact
Williams family foundation of georg · thomasville · 2292281828
What to send
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
Next one: Feb 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2023 filing
Limits
Conservation, historic preservation, and children's welfare primarily in thomasville, ga area, & other organizations with special interest of foundation

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Thomas W ParkerPresident/director
  • Alston Parker WattExecutive director
  • Thomas L Williams IVSecretary/director
  • Raleigh RollinsDirector
  • Mark ParkerDirector
  • Katherine HarperDirector
  • Thomas Parker JrDirector
  • Brad JacksonTreasurer

As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Waterfowl research
  • Hurricane helene disaster relief

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Williams Family Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
East Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyHurricane helene disaster relief$30K
Ducks Unlimited Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyWaterfowl research$25K
Rest Stop MinistriesHermitage, Davidson CountyGeneral operating support$20K
Oaks of RighteousnessFranklin, Williamson CountyGeneral operating support$1,000

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