William Warren Ball Family

STATESBORO, GA EIN: 81-0821622

The William Warren Ball Family Foundation is a private independent foundation located in Statesboro, Georgia. Established in 2016, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

+3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$323K

-8.6% YoY

Grant Count

-3.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-5.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Warren Ball Family reported a distributable amount of $356K 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 primarily funds organizations in the following areas:

Religious programs
Education
Medical research
Veterans assistance and family support
Medical assistance
Homelessness support
Therapeutic camping programs

Grantmaking

The foundation made 27 additional grants in 2024 totaling $193,500.

Grant Range

$1,000–$50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including Georgia, Arizona, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $1.1M (74%)

Arizona $43K (3%)

California $40K (3%)

Texas $40K (3%)

Virginia $40K (3%)

New York $35K (2%)

Maryland $30K (2%)

Tennessee $25K (2%)

+11 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AlpharettaAnaheimAtlantaBooneBrunswickCambridgeChatomChesterChicagoCollege ParkCovingtonDallasDavidsboroEastmanFairfaxFrankfortHagerstownHallowellJacksonvilleMacon

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

Total Assets: $5,085,968
Total Revenue: $562,010
Total Expenses: $401,837
Total Liabilities: $0

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Assets: Approximately $5.09 million

The foundation receives funding support from the Catherine C Warren Charitable Trust U/A DTD 02/12/2001, which made a grant of $252,500 to the William Warren Ball Family Foundation in 2023 to further its charitable mission.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,085,968	$4,925,795	$4,837,487
Revenue	$562,010	$509,724	$402,315
Expenses	$401,837	$421,416	$472,024
Qualifying Distributions	$323,474	$355,447	$390,482
Net Investment Income	$131,147	$100,916	$11,313
Distributable Amount	$355,636	$306,830	$304,714

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

248 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Americas Second Harvest ($50,000), Bulloch Academy ($20,000), Connections Church ($12,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX	MEDICAL RESEARCH	$5,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS BOONE, IA	HUMANITARIAN	$5,000
AMERICAS SECOND HARVEST SAVANNAH, GA	FOOD BANK	$50,000
ASBURY AME CHURCH CHESTER, PA	RELIGIOUS	$2,500
BEADS OF COURAGE TUCSON, AZ	SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH SERIOUS ILLNE	$2,500
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB STATESBORO, GA	CHILDREN'S SERVICES	$5,000
BROKEN SHACKLE RANCH DAVIDSBORO, GA	EDUCATION	$5,000
BULLOCH ACADEMY STATESBORO, GA	EDUCATION	$20,000
BULLOCH COUNTY SHERIFF'S FOUNDATION STATESBORO, GA	COMMUNITY PROGRAMS	$2,500
CAMP TWIN LAKES RUTLEDGE, GA	THERAPEUTIC CAMPING PROGRAMS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILLIAM WARREN BALL	PRESIDENT	—	—
EDWIN G HILL	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does William Warren Ball Family fund?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the following areas: • Religious programs • Education • Medical research • Veterans assistance and family support • Medical assistance • Homelessness support • Therapeutic camping programs

How do I apply for a grant from William Warren Ball Family?

**Grant Activity (2024):** • Total grants distributed: $322,500 • Number of grants made: 48 • Typical grant range: $1,000–$50,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Americas Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Support Corporation: $50,000 (Food Bank) • Bulloch Academy: $20,000 (Education) • Refuge House for Ladies: $7,500 (Ministry Outreach and Home) The foundation made 27 additional grants in 2024 totaling $193,500.

Where does William Warren Ball Family make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including Georgia, Arizona, and Virginia.

What size grants does William Warren Ball Family award?

In 2024, William Warren Ball Family awarded 56 grants totaling $323K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William Warren Ball Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William Warren Ball Family reported a distributable amount of $356K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.