William C Demetree Jr Foundation
The William C Demetree Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. Its 2025 filing states that its contributions are for organizations caring for people who are emotionally, physically, or mentally disadvantaged.
William C Demetree Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: William C Demetree Jr Foundation gave $835K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $834,968
- +59.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,906
- -85.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $3,196,546
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (42% 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 William C Demetree Jr Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Mary L Demetree as the contact and asks applicants to provide information indicating that the organization is a 501(c)(3). The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to contributions to organizations caring for people who are emotionally, physically, or mentally disadvantaged.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary L Demetree
Mailing address: 941 W Morse Boulevard Suite 315, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 422-8191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William C Demetree Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young Life ($350K). Together the top 10 received $830K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 35 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in multiple states. Colorado received 42% of grant dollars and Florida 27%, followed by Missouri at 12%, Washington, DC at 8%, and Virginia at 5%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Utah and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William C Demetree Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2021) to $895K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $835K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Operating Funds | $350,000 |
| Boys Town of Central Florida Oviedo, FL | Operating Funds | $103,650 |
| UCF Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | Operational Funds | $100,000 |
| Vitae Global Foundation Jefferson City, MO | Operational Funds | $100,000 |
| White House Historical Association Washington, DC | Operational Funds | $65,000 |
| Students for Life Fredericksburg, VA | Operating Funds | $40,000 |
| Sundance Institute Park City, UT | Operating Funds | $31,300 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Operational Funds | $25,000 |
| The Geneva School Casselberry, FL | Operating Funds | $10,018 |
| Bishop Moore Catholic Orlando, FL | Operating Funds | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,196,546 | $857,568 | $1,341,881 | $834,968 | 11 | $1,309,968 | $538,568 | $16,997 |
| 2024 | $3,601,899 | $335,299 | $982,017 | $522,222 | 1 | $952,503 | $265,299 | $195,514 |
| 2023 | $4,461,384 | $-37,016 | $926,586 | $894,839 | 6 | $894,839 | $102,642 | $213,098 |
| 2022 | $5,792,968 | $250,701 | $628,892 | $562,769 | 6 | $565,306 | $124,509 | $503,286 |
| 2021 | $6,072,938 | $726,116 | $237,939 | $148,891 | 11 | $150,810 | $536,800 | $510,306 |
| 2020 | $5,582,903 | $621,451 | $563,528 | $532,739 | 10 | — | $428,782 | $259,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C Demetree Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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’s filing identifies contributions to organizations caring for people who are emotionally, physically, or mentally disadvantaged as a restriction on awards.
Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Young Life describes its work as a ministry helping adolescents become exposed to the person of Jesus Christ through activities including club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. The White House Historical Association describes itself as an educational association focused on understanding, appreciating, and enjoying the Executive Mansion. The Geneva School says its mission is to inspire students to love beauty, think deeply, and pursue Christ’s calling.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $834,968. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $350,000, with a median of $40,000. The largest awards included $350,000 to Young Life for operating funds, $103,650 to Boys Town of Central Florida for operating funds, $100,000 to UCF Foundation Inc. for operational funds, and $100,000 to Vitae Global Foundation for operational funds. Other notable grants included $65,000 to the White House Historical Association and $40,000 to Students for Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary L Demetree as president and director, Sara N Demetree as vice president and director, and William C Demetree Jr as director.
William C Demetree Jr Foundation is led by Mary L. Demetree, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary L. Demetree
President & Director
President & D → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara N. Demetree
Vice President & Director
Vice President & D → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William C. Demetree Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William C Demetree Jr Foundation
How much does William C Demetree Jr Foundation give each year?
William C Demetree Jr Foundation gave $835K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $522K across 1 grant.
What is William C Demetree Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
William C Demetree Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $75,906, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William C Demetree Jr Foundation give grants?
William C Demetree Jr Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does William C Demetree Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William C Demetree Jr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William C Demetree Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
William C Demetree Jr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Young Life ($350,000), Boys Town of Central Florida ($103,650) and UCF Foundation Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William C Demetree Jr Foundation?
William C Demetree Jr Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William C Demetree Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies contributions to organizations caring for people who are emotionally, physically, or mentally disadvantaged as a restriction on awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William C Demetree Jr Foundation?
The filing names Mary L Demetree as the contact and asks applicants to provide information indicating that the organization is a 501(c)(3). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William C Demetree Jr Foundation's EIN?
William C Demetree Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2750694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William C Demetree Jr Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-c-demetree-jr-foundation-morg_bb6439c757ea491b81cd629cb202d087
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