The Battle Family Foundation
The Battle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It makes contributions to charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Battle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Battle Family Foundation gave $10.6M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2.6M), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,573,000
- +2014.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,643,250
- +428.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,286,500
- Total assets
- $916,164
- -84.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Battle Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 895 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (205) 348-3620
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Battle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Battle Legacy Foundation ($4.0M). Together the top 4 received $10.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 34 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (38%), Alabama (38%), and Florida (24%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Battle Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 13721% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $10.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $10.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Battle Legacy Foundation Vestavia, AL | Private foundation created and funded per instructions of the former trustee's last will & testament to continue his charitable giving. | $4,000,000 |
| Alice Ann and W Patrick Battle Fami Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Private foundation created and funded per instructions of the former trustee's last will & testament to continue his charitable giving. | $2,573,000 |
| Michael C Battle Family Foundation Marietta, GA | Private foundation created and funded per instructions of the former trustee's last will & testament to continue his charitable giving. | $2,000,000 |
| Shannon Leigh Battle Family Foundat Sandersville, GA | Private foundation created and funded per instructions of the former trustee's last will & testament to continue his charitable giving. | $2,000,000 |
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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 | $916,164 | $5,602,946 | $10,595,907 | $10,573,000 | 4 | $10,573,000 | $1,249,442 | $276,071 |
| 2024 | $5,909,125 | $502,623 | $521,746 | $500,000 | 1 | $500,000 | $242,544 | $283,454 |
| 2023 | $5,928,248 | $676,870 | $73,750 | $50,000 | 9 | $50,000 | $204,635 | $272,950 |
| 2022 | $5,325,128 | $-764,347 | $101,980 | $76,500 | 11 | $76,500 | $105,567 | $273,537 |
| 2021 | $6,191,455 | $636,182 | $299,607 | $267,000 | 9 | $267,000 | $268,406 | $289,306 |
| 2020 | $5,854,880 | $874,709 | $2,318,409 | $2,271,500 | 5 | — | $473,007 | $337,589 |
| 2019 | $7,298,580 | $1,841,414 | $113,484 | $90,000 | 12 | — | $732,941 | $293,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Battle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it pays out or uses income or principal exclusively for charitable organizations described in and exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported four grants totaling $10,573,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000,000 to $4,000,000, with a median of $2,286,500.
The largest reported grants were $4,000,000 to The Battle Legacy Foundation in Vestavia, Alabama; $2,573,000 to Alice Ann and W Patrick Battle Fami in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; $2,000,000 to Michael C Battle Family Foundation in Marietta, Georgia; and $2,000,000 to Shannon Leigh Battle Family Foundat in Sandersville, Georgia. Each grant’s stated purpose was to continue the former trustee’s charitable giving, in accordance with his last will and testament.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William Patrick Battle is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Battle Family Foundation is led by William Patrick Battle, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Patrick Battle
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William R. Battle III (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Battle Family Foundation
How much does The Battle Family Foundation give each year?
The Battle Family Foundation gave $10.6M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
What is The Battle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Battle Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,286,500, and its average grant was $2,643,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Battle Family Foundation give grants?
The Battle Family Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (38%) and Florida (24%).
Does The Battle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Battle Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Battle Family Foundation?
The Battle Family Foundation reported $916K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Battle Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it pays out or uses income or principal exclusively for charitable organizations described in and exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Battle Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Battle Family Foundation's EIN?
The Battle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6343708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Battle 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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