Private foundation · Thomasville, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc.
In 2023 it gave 4 grants worth $76,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $20,000 to $30,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $76,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $20,000 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $25,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2023.
- 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? How we figure this
- 75% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2023 were new (not funded in 2022): 3 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $3.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2M | $76K | 4 |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $30K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Williams Family Foundation Of Georg · Thomasville · (229) 228-1828
- 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 (1 grant)
- Hurricane helene disaster relief (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Waterfowl research | $25K |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $30K |
| Rest Stop Ministries | Hermitage, Davidson County | General operating support | $20K |
| Oaks of Righteousness | Franklin, Williamson County | General operating support | $1,000 |