William R Gunby Jr

Foundation · Grantmaker BREVARD, NC EIN: 47-7244438

William R Gunby Jr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BREVARD, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 38 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $28K.

Key facts about William R Gunby Jr

EIN: 47-7244438
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $71,015
Grants made (2024): 38
Average grant: $1,869
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $1,352,280
Primary geography: Georgia (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who William R Gunby Jr funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for William R Gunby Jr's 38 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (32%), Maryland (30%) and North Carolina (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants), Asheville, NC (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Austell, GA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

-4.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$71K

-4.9% YoY

Grant Count

+2.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-7.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R Gunby Jr reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About William R Gunby Jr

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $23K (32%)

Maryland $21K (30%)

North Carolina $19K (26%)

Ohio $3K (4%)

District of Columbia $2K (2%)

All other $4K (6%)

Share of all 38 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Indiana Maryland Minnesota North Carolina New York Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Utah

Cities

AtlantaWashingtonNew YorkAshevilleAcworthAmeliaAustellSan ClementeSylvaBrevardCedar MountainChapell HillColumbusGreenvilleMillersAlantaCollege ParkGreensboroJohns CreekMonrovia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,352,280	$1,410,961	$1,472,526
Revenue	$64,730	$65,632	$-14,890
Expenses	$134,684	$143,441	$152,671
Qualifying Distributions	$92,787	$96,355	$93,843
Net Investment Income	$27,912	$18,109	$3,724
Distributable Amount	$76,699	$72,734	$77,902

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

186 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland ($21,000), Mountaintrue ($12,070), Atlanta Ballet ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI OF MARYLAND MILLERS, MD	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$21,000
MOUNTAINTRUE ASHEVILLE, NC	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$12,070
ATLANTA BALLET ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$10,000
WOODWARD ACADEMY COLLEGE PARK, GA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$2,500
MANNA FOOD BANK ASHEVILLE, NC	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$2,000
TAPESTRY HOUSEFILM SCHOOL OF AFRICA CANTON, OH	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$1,500
NORTHSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHRUCH ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$1,100
RONALD MCDONAL HOUSE ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$1,030
URBAN RECIPE ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$1,029
WELLROOT FAMILY SERVICES TUCKER, GA	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT	$1,026

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ADRIENNE HARDESTY	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$20,500
GREER GUNBY	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$20,500

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William R Gunby Jr?

William R Gunby Jr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BREVARD, NC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is William R Gunby Jr?

As of 2024, William R Gunby Jr holds $1.4M in total assets with $65K in annual revenue. It awarded 38 grants totaling $71K in 2024.

Where does William R Gunby Jr operate?

William R Gunby Jr has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah.

What size grants does William R Gunby Jr award?

In 2024, William R Gunby Jr awarded 38 grants totaling $71K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William R Gunby Jr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William R Gunby Jr reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.