James M Williams Jr Family Foundation
JAMES M WILLIAMS JR FAMILY FOUNDATI is a private foundation based in Alpharetta, Georgia, that made 27 grants totaling $612,840 in filing year 2025. Its grants supported charitable organizations, including a college, churches, and organizations providing humanitarian, health, and community services.
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James M Williams Jr Family Foundation gave $613K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $612,840
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,698
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,431,597
- -7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James M Williams Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16470 Freemanville Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: (770) 286-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James M Williams Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regan Ranch Co Young Americans ($100K). Together the top 10 received $443K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 89 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Georgia received 59% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Virginia (17%), the District of Columbia (7%), Illinois (5%), and North Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James M Williams Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $361K (2022) to $613K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $613K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regan Ranch Co Young Americans Reston, VA | To Further Charitable Activities | $100,000 |
| The Cross Church Cumming, GA | To Further Charitable Activities | $60,000 |
| Berry College Mount Berry, GA | To Further Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| Jersey Baptist Church Covington, GA | To Further Charitable Activities | $42,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research Gainsville, GA | To Further Charitable Activities | $40,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Washington, DC | To Further Charitable Activities | $40,000 |
| International Fellowship of Jews Chicago, IL | To Further Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| The Hope Center Cartersville, GA | To Further Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| World Vision College Park, GA | To Furhter Charitable Activities | $26,240 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Atlanta, GA | To Further Charitable Services | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,431,597 | $422,338 | $867,851 | $612,840 | 27 | $612,840 | $86,161 | $477,618 |
| 2024 | $6,955,185 | $350,129 | $823,292 | $559,500 | 21 | $559,500 | $82,831 | $466,306 |
| 2023 | $7,645,247 | $403,284 | $669,123 | $416,490 | 20 | $416,490 | $126,278 | $451,245 |
| 2022 | $7,988,196 | $483,243 | $643,013 | $360,785 | 12 | $360,785 | $63,460 | $489,669 |
| 2021 | $8,123,883 | $781,373 | $757,112 | $458,193 | 9 | $458,193 | $87,436 | $524,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James M Williams Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $478K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Berry College describes its mission as combining a challenging academic program with meaningful work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service to others. The Hope Center says it equips pregnant women to choose life and provides pregnancy decision support and related programs. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Family Promise of Hall County says it helps low-income individuals and families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through wrap-around services. St. Jude Hospital describes its work as serving all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $612,840. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Regan Ranch Co Young Americans, $60,000 to The Cross Church, $50,000 to Berry College, $42,000 to Jersey Baptist Church, and $40,000 each to Macular Degeneration Research and Paralyzed Veterans of America. Other reported awards included $30,000 to The Hope Center, $26,240 to World Vision, $25,000 to Wounded Warrior Project, $24,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, and $19,000 to Under the Bridge Ministries. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as furthering charitable activities or services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M Williams Jr as president, Linda Sue Williams as secretary, James M Williams III as a board member, and Barbara C Williams as president.
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation is led by James M. Williams Jr., President F since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Williams Jr.
President F
President → President F, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Barbara C. Williams
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
James M. Williams III
Board Member
On filings since 2021
$14K (2021) → $25K (2025)
Linda Sue Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to James M Williams III (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about James M Williams Jr Family Foundation
How much does James M Williams Jr Family Foundation give each year?
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation gave $613K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $560K across 21 grants.
What is James M Williams Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,698, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James M Williams Jr Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does James M Williams Jr Family Foundation give grants?
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, GA (3 grants), Reston, VA (2 grants), Cumming, GA (2 grants) and Gainsville, GA (2 grants).
Does James M Williams Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on James M Williams Jr Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Charitable Activities" (22 grants).
Who are James M Williams Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Regan Ranch Co Young Americans ($100,000), The Cross Church ($60,000) and Berry College ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James M Williams Jr Family Foundation?
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $613K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James M Williams Jr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Berry College describes its mission as combining a challenging academic program with meaningful work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service to others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James M Williams Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James M Williams Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
James M Williams Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2275806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does James M Williams Jr Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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