William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation
The William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Thomasville, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 204 grants totaling $5,181,400 to charitable organizations, including schools, a hospital-support foundation, and organizations working in areas such as criminal justice, historic preservation, and public policy.
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation gave $5.2M across 204 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,181,400
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 204
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,399
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $95,072,004
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (16 of 204, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% 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 William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6100, Thomasville, GA 31758-6100
Phone: (229) 225-5454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brookwood School ($520K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
963 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 826 grants of 963 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 15% to Florida, 8% to Virginia, 6% to New York, and 5% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 204 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 204 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $4.4M (2021) to $5.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 204 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brookwood School Thomasville, GA | Defray Operating Expenses | $520,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Thomasville, GA | Operating Expenses | $190,500 |
| Archbold Foundation Inc Thomasville, GA | Scholarship Fund | $175,000 |
| Angel Tree Merrifield, VA | Operating Expenses | $140,000 |
| Fish & Wildlife Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Operating Expenses | $139,000 |
| Headstrong Project New York, NY | Operating Expenses | $135,000 |
| YMCA - Butler-Mason Thomasville, GA | Operating Expenses | $135,000 |
| Aucilla Christian School Monticello, FL | Operating Expenses | $132,500 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Merrifield, VA | Operating Expenses | $130,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Operating Expenses | $125,000 |
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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 | $95,072,004 | $6,007,867 | $5,488,307 | $5,181,400 | 204 | $5,384,420 | $5,458,741 | $4,946,110 |
| 2023 | $97,632,665 | $4,346,192 | $5,387,942 | $5,109,127 | 201 | $5,306,765 | $3,669,667 | $5,139,209 |
| 2022 | $115,859,166 | $5,563,059 | $6,163,314 | $5,883,160 | 202 | $6,054,038 | $4,856,508 | $5,664,515 |
| 2021 | $119,914,251 | $6,796,177 | $4,643,046 | $4,374,334 | 164 | $4,515,580 | $6,207,684 | $5,271,680 |
| 2020 | $100,174,183 | $4,692,069 | $4,885,711 | $4,649,550 | 192 | — | $4,144,108 | $4,848,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M 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 show support for a range of organizations. Brookwood School describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory education and developing students academically, physically, spiritually, and socially. The Archbold Foundation says it supports John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital and affiliated entities, including patient support, nursing scholarships, and facilities. Other grantees describe missions involving criminal justice reform (Prison Fellowship Ministries), honoring first responders and military service members (Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers), and preserving Thomasville-area architecture and heritage (Thomasville Landmarks).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 204 grants totaling $5,181,400. Grants ranged from $500 to $520,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $520,000 to Brookwood School to defray operating expenses; $190,500 to All Saints Episcopal Church for operating expenses; and $175,000 to the Archbold Foundation for a scholarship fund. Other large grants included $140,000 to Angel Tree, $139,000 to Fish & Wildlife Foundation, and $135,000 each to Headstrong Project and YMCA–Butler-Mason.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daphne F. Wood as president, Taliaferro F. Crozer as vice president, Maury Flowers Shields as treasurer, and Kaye Reynolds as secretary.
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation is led by Daphne F. Wood, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daphne F. Wood
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kaye Reynolds
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $53K (2024)
Maury Flowers Shields
Treasurer
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Taliaferro F. Crozer
Vice President
President → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $53K, to Kaye Reynolds (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation
How much does William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation give each year?
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation gave $5.2M across 204 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 201 grants.
What is William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,399, across 204 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation give grants?
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Thomasville, GA (54 grants), Boston, GA (12 grants), Tallahassee, FL (11 grants) and Monticello, FL (9 grants).
Does William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (203 of 204) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brookwood School ($520,000), All Saints Episcopal Church ($190,500) and Archbold Foundation Inc ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation?
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation reported $95.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Brookwood School describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory education and developing students academically, physically, spiritually, and socially. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation's EIN?
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1399036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William Howard Flowers Jr 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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