Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Duluth, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 77 grants totaling $6,199,899, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations including a university, a Christian school, child development and family-support organizations, and churches.
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc gave $6.2M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Georgia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,199,899
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,518
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $83,113,526
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (8 of 77, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should send Frank M. Sato a descriptive letter that includes the applicant’s IRS determination letter. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank M Sato
Mailing address: 3473 Satellite Blvd Suite 211, Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: (770) 813-0090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A&A Charitable Giving Fund (DAF) ($4.6M). Together the top 10 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
417 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 367 grants of 417 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia recipients received 87% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina (6%), Pennsylvania (3%), Florida (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 77 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $6.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A&A Charitable Giving Fund (DAF) Duluth, GA | Charitable Purposes | $4,584,731 |
| Anglican Church in N America Ambridge, PA | Charitable Purposes | $200,000 |
| Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation Gainesville, GA | Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministries Tallulah Falls, GA | Charitable Purposes | $82,668 |
| Yummy Jobs Hospitality Foundation Ltd Asheville, NC | Charitable Purposes | $75,000 |
| Prince Avenue Christian School Bogart, GA | Charitable Purposes | $65,500 |
| Highlands Community Child Development Center Highlands, NC | Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| The Gordon Center for Children Highlands, NC | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Christ Fellowship Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable Purposes | $48,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,113,526 | $2,612,105 | $6,783,645 | $6,199,899 | 77 | $6,541,148 | $2,369,608 | $6,085,144 |
| 2023 | $85,391,819 | $1,840,188 | $5,679,354 | $5,076,800 | 84 | $5,426,251 | $1,627,085 | $5,095,657 |
| 2022 | $89,227,857 | $3,067,741 | $4,945,664 | $4,324,795 | 88 | $4,671,971 | $2,844,048 | $5,212,161 |
| 2021 | $90,497,765 | $2,370,980 | $5,658,537 | $4,576,914 | 90 | $4,915,407 | $2,127,850 | $5,431,912 |
| 2020 | $93,754,363 | $38,763,222 | $2,682,580 | $1,963,714 | 78 | — | $38,477,512 | $3,932,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity. Highlands Community Child Development Center says it provides affordable preschool care and early childhood education. Lydia’s Place says it provides basic living needs to young adults who have experienced foster care or homelessness while promoting their growth to independence. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $6,199,899. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,584,731, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $4,584,731 to A&A Charitable Giving Fund (DAF), for “charitable purposes.” Other notable grants included $200,000 to Anglican Church in N America; $100,000 each to Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation and Emory University; $82,668 to Helping Hands Ministries; and $75,000 to Yummy Jobs Hospitality Foundation Ltd.
Other 2024 recipients included Prince Avenue Christian School ($65,500), Highlands Community Child Development Center ($60,000), The Gordon Center for Children ($50,000), and Christ Fellowship ($48,000). Additional grants included $30,750 to Lydia’s Place, $25,000 to Hope 139 House, $17,500 to Athens Pregnancy Center, $13,400 to Chosen for Life Ministries, and $10,000 to Extra Special People.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur L. Williams Jr. as chairman/trustee, Angela H. Williams as president/trustee, and Frank M. Sato as vice president/trustee. It also lists Cheryl L. Klempner as secretary and Elizabeth W. Bell, Arthur L. Williams IV, Alex L. Williams, Andrew L. Williams, Georgia A. Godfrey, and Arthur M. DeMoss as directors.
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc is led by Angela H. Williams, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 7 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela H. Williams
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arthur L. Williams Jr.
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alex L. Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Andrew L. Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Angela M. Brizendine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Arthur L. Williams IV
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Arthur M. Demoss
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Elizabeth W. Bell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Georgia A. Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Frank M. Sato
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl L. Klempner
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gloice Y. Crim (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Elizabeth W Bell (Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc
How much does Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc gave $6.2M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 84 grants.
What is Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $80,518, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Highlands, NC (13 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants), Athens, GA (4 grants) and Monroe, GA (3 grants).
Who are Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include A&A Charitable Giving Fund (DAF) ($4,584,731), Anglican Church in N America ($200,000) and Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc?
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc reported $83.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1650389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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