The Warren and Sallie Williamson
The Warren and Sallie Williamson is a private foundation based in Greenville, Alabama. It made 16 grants totaling $145,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in several states; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The Warren and Sallie Williamson at a glance
In short: The Warren and Sallie Williamson gave $145K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Alabama. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,063
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,357,000
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (69% 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 The Warren and Sallie Williamson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Jim Cassidy 729 Wagon Wheel Rd, Greenville, AL 36037
Phone: (256) 533-1445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Warren and Sallie Williamson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BOYS&GIRLS Clubs of West Alabama ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Recipients of 2024 grants were in Alabama (69% of grant dollars), Georgia (10%), Tennessee (10%), Texas (7%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Warren and Sallie Williamson open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $125K (2021) to $160K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS&GIRLS Clubs of West Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Nick's Kids Fund Tuscaloosa, AL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Desire Street Ministries Atlanta, GA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Seed Company Arlington, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Valiant Cross Academy Montgomery, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Blue Haven Northpoint, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Tid Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Greenville Area Arts Council Greenville, AL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,357,000 | $72,809 | $168,289 | $145,000 | 16 | $149,842 | $66,866 | $145,950 |
| 2023 | $2,452,480 | $-75,406 | $166,443 | $145,000 | 15 | $148,833 | $51,495 | $135,199 |
| 2022 | $2,694,329 | $64,630 | $208,805 | $160,000 | 14 | $163,432 | $2,364 | $143,788 |
| 2021 | $2,838,504 | $256,301 | $159,463 | $125,000 | 12 | $127,496 | $208,252 | $155,528 |
| 2020 | $2,741,408 | $217,960 | $171,009 | $145,000 | 12 | — | $177,410 | $142,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Warren and Sallie Williamson reported a distributable amount of $146K 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 included support for organizations working in community development, education, child welfare, care for older adults, and the arts. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation’s stated mission or priorities.
Desire Street Ministries describes its mission as revitalizing under-resourced neighborhoods through spiritual and community development; it received $15,000 in 2024. Montgomery Bell Academy, which received $10,000, says it offers young men a college-preparatory experience and seeks to help them become people of wisdom and moral integrity who contribute to society. Sacred Selections, a $5,000 recipient, says it financially assists Christian couples who are raising a child. Little Sisters of the Poor – Home for, which received $3,000, says it provides nursing and residential care for needy older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $145,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards were $25,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of West Alabama and Nick’s Kids Fund. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Desire Street Ministries and $10,000 each to Crimson Tide Foundation, Montgomery Bell Academy, The Seed Company, and Valiant Cross Academy. The grants listed in the filing were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sallie S Williamson is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Warren and Sallie Williamson is led by Sallie S. Williamson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sallie S. Williamson
Trustee
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 The Warren and Sallie Williamson
How much does The Warren and Sallie Williamson give each year?
The Warren and Sallie Williamson gave $145K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 15 grants.
What is The Warren and Sallie Williamson's typical grant size?
The Warren and Sallie Williamson's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,063, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Warren and Sallie Williamson that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Warren and Sallie Williamson give grants?
The Warren and Sallie Williamson gives mostly in Alabama: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (10%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (4 grants) and Greenville, AL (3 grants).
Does The Warren and Sallie Williamson give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Warren and Sallie Williamson's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Warren and Sallie Williamson's largest grantees?
The Warren and Sallie Williamson's largest 2024 grantees include BOYS&GIRLS Clubs of West Alabama ($25,000), Nick's Kids Fund ($25,000) and Desire Street Ministries ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Warren and Sallie Williamson?
The Warren and Sallie Williamson reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Warren and Sallie Williamson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in community development, education, child welfare, care for older adults, and the arts. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation’s stated mission or priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Warren and Sallie Williamson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Warren and Sallie Williamson's EIN?
The Warren and Sallie Williamson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1570620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Warren and Sallie Williamson 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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