James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation
James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eastman, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $137K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.
James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation at a glance
In short: James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $136,657
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercer University ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 45% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $996 (2020) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University Macon, GA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Orphans Cemetery Eastman, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $136,657 | $1,682 | $3,030 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,682 | $6,740 |
| 2023 | $137,975 | $1,224 | $3,360 | $2,500 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,224 | $6,805 |
| 2022 | $140,080 | $158 | $2,705 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $158 | $6,956 |
| 2021 | $142,597 | $15 | $2,565 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $15 | $7,229 |
| 2020 | $154,418 | $28 | $1,571 | $996 | 3 | — | $28 | $7,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation is led by Lamae S. Williams, Director President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lamae S. Williams
Director President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James R. Williams
Director Treasurer
Director Secretary Treasurer → Director Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation
How much does James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation give each year?
James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
How large is James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation?
James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation reported $137K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation operate?
James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, North Carolina.
What is James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation's EIN?
James R and Lamae S Williams Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2217634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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