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William C Demetree Jr Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker WINTER PARK, FL EIN: 59-2750694 Website

The William C Demetree JR Foundation is a private foundation established in 1987 and based in Winter Park, Florida. It operates as a family foundation with no employees, supported by William C Demetree JR. The foundation maintains offices at 941 W Morse Blvd Ste 315, Winter Park, FL 32789-3781.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

-19.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$522K

-41.6% YoY

Grant Count

1

-83.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$522K

+250.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C Demetree Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's purpose is giving to organizations caring for the emotionally, physically, or mentally disadvantaged. Its grantmaking focuses on:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment
  • Crime & Legal-Related services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 27 grants in 2024. Recent grant activity includes:

Grant Range

**: Typical awards range from $250 to $621,667.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, though it maintains a Florida base of operations.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

Altamonte SpringsAve MariaBlythevilleChicagoColorado SpringsFredericksburgHagerstownHooverOrlandoOviedoSpring HillSuwanee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total Assets: $3,601,899
  • Total Revenues: $335,299
  • Total Expenses: $982,017
  • Total Giving: $952,503

Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024):

  • Grants and Contributions: $70,000
  • Investment Income and Dividends: $81,358
  • Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $183,941

Contact Information:

  • Telephone: 407-422-8191
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$270K$540K$810K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,601,899$4,461,384$5,792,968
Revenue$335,299$-37,016$250,701
Expenses$982,017$926,586$628,892
Qualifying Distributions$952,503$894,839$565,306
Net Investment Income$265,299$102,642$124,509
Distributable Amount$195,514$213,098$503,286

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$224K$447K$671K$895K10 grants202011 grants20216 grants20226 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

YOUNG LIFE$522K

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K3$50–100K3$100–250K2$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Young Life ($522,222).

RecipientPurposeAmount
YOUNG LIFE COLORADO SPRINGS, COOPERATING FUBDS$522,222

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Mary L Demetree is listed as President & Owner associated with the foundation's address.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MARY L DEMETREEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
SARA N DEMETREEVICE PRES, DIRECTOR
WILLIAM C DEMETREE JRDIRECTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

What does William C Demetree Jr Foundation fund?

The foundation's purpose is giving to organizations caring for the emotionally, physically, or mentally disadvantaged. Its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment • Crime & Legal-Related services

How do I apply for a grant from William C Demetree Jr Foundation?

The foundation made 27 grants in 2024. Recent grant activity includes: • **Young Life**: $522,222 for operating funds (December 2024) **Grant Range**: Typical awards range from $250 to $621,667. **Total Giving**: $952,503 in recent grant activity.

Where does William C Demetree Jr Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, though it maintains a Florida base of operations.

What size grants does William C Demetree Jr Foundation award?

In 2024, William C Demetree Jr Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $522K — an average of about $522K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William C Demetree Jr Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William C Demetree Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $196K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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