William R Gunby Jr
William R Gunby Jr is a private foundation based in Brevard, North Carolina. In 2024, it gave grants to charitable organizations, with listed awards supporting organizations in areas including environmental conservation, the arts, food access, education, and historical organizations.
William R Gunby Jr at a glance
In short: William R Gunby Jr gave $71K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Georgia. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,015
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,869
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,352,280
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (32% 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 R Gunby Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 987 Kanasgowa Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
Phone: (828) 553-5041
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William R Gunby Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland ($21K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 186 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Georgia (32%), Maryland (30%), and North Carolina (26%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Ohio (4%) and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William R Gunby Jr open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 38 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $608; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 $71K (2024) to $107K (2020). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $1,352,280 | $64,730 | $134,684 | $71,015 | 38 | $92,787 | $27,912 | $76,699 |
| 2023 | $1,410,961 | $65,632 | $143,441 | $74,700 | 37 | $96,355 | $18,109 | $72,734 |
| 2022 | $1,472,526 | $-14,890 | $152,671 | $72,188 | 39 | $93,843 | $3,724 | $77,902 |
| 2021 | $1,615,540 | $189,266 | $152,939 | $82,266 | 38 | $103,316 | $140,750 | $92,348 |
| 2020 | $1,572,191 | $93,261 | $180,273 | $107,312 | 34 | — | $41,640 | $84,875 |
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.
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 operational support for organizations with varied missions. For example, MountainTrue says it champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge; Atlanta Ballet says it shares the power of joy and dance through performances, education, and community engagement; and MANNA FoodBank says its mission is to work toward ending hunger in Western North Carolina. Conserving Carolina describes its mission as protecting, restoring, and inspiring appreciation of the natural world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $71,015. Awards ranged from $103 to $21,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants were $21,000 to the Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland, $12,070 to MountainTrue, and $10,000 to Atlanta Ballet. Other notable awards included $2,500 to Woodward Academy and $2,000 to MANNA FoodBank. The listed grant purposes were operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adrienne Hardesty and Greer Gunby as co-trustees.
William R Gunby Jr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrienne Hardesty
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Greer Gunby
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $21K (2024)
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 $21K, to Adrienne Hardesty (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William R Gunby Jr
How much does William R Gunby Jr give each year?
William R Gunby Jr gave $71K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 37 grants.
What is William R Gunby Jr's typical grant size?
William R Gunby Jr's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,869, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William R Gunby Jr that year got $608 on average.
Where does William R Gunby Jr give grants?
William R Gunby Jr's top state is Georgia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were 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).
Does William R Gunby Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William R Gunby Jr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William R Gunby Jr's largest grantees?
William R Gunby Jr's largest 2024 grantees include Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland ($21,000), Mountaintrue ($12,070) and Atlanta Ballet ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William R Gunby Jr?
William R Gunby Jr reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William R Gunby Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operational support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William R Gunby Jr?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William R Gunby Jr's EIN?
William R Gunby Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7244438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William R Gunby Jr 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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Grantable. (2026). William R Gunby Jr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-r-gunby-jr-morg_c946a01fdd66431a816129940d58cd6c
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