Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc
The Jesse Parker Williams Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It supports organizations advancing preventive, comprehensive health opportunities and access to health services for women and children in metro Atlanta.
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,157,500
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,163
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $37,030,189
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (13 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% 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 Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation uses a one-step online application process and encourages prospective applicants to speak with the executive director before submitting. Direct contact with trustees is strongly discouraged. Applications must be signed by the organization’s chief administrative officer, specify a requested dollar amount, and include a governing-board list, current organizational and applicable program budgets, and a copy of the organization’s IRS letter. The foundation conducts due diligence and makes decisions through staff and trustee review. Its filing states that giving is not limited to preselected organizations; award restrictions and application materials are referenced in its eligibility and application-procedures information.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation intends to run two grant cycles, with application deadlines of February 15 and September 15. Applications may be submitted throughout the year for consideration in the next appropriate cycle.
- Deadline
- The foundation intends to run two grant cycles, with application deadlines of February 15 and September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Bonnie S Hardage Executive Director
Mailing address: 4401 Northside Parkway Ste 925, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 842-1311
Website: https://www.jpwf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc
Who Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater Atlanta ($55K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 272 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Clayton, Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties as its service area. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Georgia recipients (88%), with 5% to Massachusetts, 4% to California, and 3% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 46 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.0M (2023) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Healing through education, affirmation and rising together (HEART) in Clayton county | $55,000 |
| Atlanta Birth Center Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Families First Atlanta, GA | Operating Support for Counseling Program | $50,000 |
| Georgia State University Research Foundationinc Atlanta, GA | Advancing Health Equity in Atlanta | $50,000 |
| Ser Familia Inc Acworth, GA | Mental Health Services for Latino Families | $50,000 |
| The Imperative Fund Brockton, MA | Supporting black woman health and black male mental wellness | $50,000 |
| The Center for Black Womens Wellness Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Hand Heart & Soul Project Jonesboro, GA | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Motherhood Beyond Bars Atlanta, GA | Caregiver Support Program | $40,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Urban health initiative helath career collaberative at carver steam high school | $35,000 |
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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 | $37,030,189 | $1,851,146 | $1,709,061 | $1,157,500 | 46 | $1,520,202 | $1,680,544 | $1,725,191 |
| 2023 | $34,500,759 | $1,752,418 | $1,526,766 | $1,016,500 | 44 | $1,357,590 | $1,500,841 | $1,593,591 |
| 2022 | $32,303,126 | $1,289,453 | $1,851,587 | $1,315,000 | 45 | $1,634,295 | $1,082,031 | $1,661,030 |
| 2021 | $39,908,232 | $3,053,938 | $2,182,774 | $1,702,300 | 77 | $1,978,644 | $2,811,495 | $1,852,752 |
| 2020 | $37,386,721 | $2,242,872 | $1,752,493 | $1,348,330 | 60 | — | $2,060,755 | $1,604,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
The foundation’s mission is to foster a metro-Atlanta region where all families are healthy and thrive by supporting highly effective organizations that emphasize preventive, comprehensive health opportunities and improve access to health services for women and children.
Its stated focus areas include access, healthy behaviors, capacity building, and integrated care. The foundation also describes its work as addressing health disparities through attention to healthcare access, care coordination, integration of care, and collaboration with community providers. Its application guidance asks organizations to demonstrate need and measurable benefits, past performance, organizational capacity, and partnership with community members.
Examples of grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations funded. Families First says it strengthens family resiliency through behavioral health services, navigation and case management, and parenting and adoption support. Atlanta Birth Center describes providing comprehensive midwifery care and family-centered support. Motherhood Beyond Bars says it supports mothers and caregivers to promote healthy starts for infants born to incarcerated women. These are descriptions of the grantees, not the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,157,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $25,000. Recent examples include $55,000 to United Way of Greater Atlanta for its HEART work in Clayton County; $50,000 each to Atlanta Birth Center for general operating support, Families First for counseling program operating support, Georgia State University Research Foundation for advancing health equity in Atlanta, and Ser Familia for mental health services for Latino families; and $40,000 to Motherhood Beyond Bars for its caregiver support program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard A. Schneider as chair; Bonnie S. Hardage as executive director, treasurer, and secretary; Madelyn R. Adams as trustee and vice-chair; and Bianca Bell, Kelley Carroll, and Bob Cunningham as trustees.
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc is led by Bonnie S. Hardage, Executive Director, Treasurer & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie S. Hardage
Executive Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Executive Director → Executive Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $212K (2024)
Richard A. Schneider
Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chair Jan-July & Chair Aug-Dec, 2023
Vice Chair Jan-July & Chair Aug-Dec → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bianca Bell MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madelyn R. Adams
Trustee & Vice Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair Aug-Dec, 2023
Trustee & Vice Chair Aug-Dec → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Cunningham
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Carroll MD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: E. Jenner Wood III (2020–2023) — Chair Jan-July & Retired Aug
- Former: Larry L. Gellerstadt III (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $212K, to Bonnie S Hardage (Exec. Director, Treasurer & Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc
How much does Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc give each year?
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 44 grants.
What is Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,163, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.
Where does Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc give grants?
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (23 grants) and Clarkston, GA (3 grants).
Does Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater Atlanta ($55,000), Atlanta Birth Center ($50,000) and Families First ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc?
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc reported $37.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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.
What does Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to foster a metro-Atlanta region where all families are healthy and thrive by supporting highly effective organizations that emphasize preventive, comprehensive health opportunities and improve access to health services for women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc?
The foundation uses a one-step online application process and encourages prospective applicants to speak with the executive director before submitting. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0601653. 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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