Williams Family Foundation
The Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Thomasville, Georgia. Its filing states that it primarily supports conservation, historic preservation, and children’s welfare in the Thomasville area, as well as other organizations of special interest to the foundation.
Williams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Williams Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Georgia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,180,500
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,798
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $81,810,751
- +17.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (10 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (81% 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 Williams Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be written and include the amount requested, a budget, financial statements, and an exemption letter, among other information. The filing lists the contact for applications as “Williams Family Foundation OF GEORG.”
- Review Cycle
- Spring deadline: February 1; fall deadline: September 1.
- Deadline
- Spring deadline: February 1; fall deadline: September 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Williams Family Foundation Of Georg
Mailing address: PO Box 1577, Thomasville, GA 31799
Phone: (229) 228-1828
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Williams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of South Georgia Inc ($375K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 306 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies the Thomasville, Georgia area as its primary location for support. In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 10% to Florida, 2% each to Tennessee and the District of Columbia, and 1% to Virginia. Its 2024 grants also included recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Williams Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 56 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.8M (2021) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of South Georgia Inc Thomasville, GA | Various Specified Funds | $375,000 |
| Thomasville Community Development Corp Thomasville, GA | Operations and Programming/Invest TVL | $375,000 |
| Jack Hadley Black History Museum Thomasville, GA | Capital & Children's Program | $350,000 |
| Tall Timbers Tallahassee, FL | Various Specified Funds | $305,000 |
| Brookwood School Thomasville, GA | Various Specified Funds | $255,000 |
| The Salvation Army Thomasville, GA | Various Specified Funds | $215,000 |
| The MNW Boys & Girls Clubs Thomasville, GA | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Hands and Hearts for Horses Thomasville, GA | Various Specified Funds | $110,000 |
| Archbold Foundatio Thomasville, GA | Renovation Maternity Center | $100,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
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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 | $81,810,751 | $4,457,843 | $3,768,924 | $3,180,500 | 57 | $3,431,991 | $4,170,910 | $3,662,031 |
| 2023 | $69,531,992 | $2,158,551 | $3,595,753 | $3,061,000 | 64 | $3,307,299 | $1,902,849 | $3,259,646 |
| 2022 | $65,743,475 | $3,320,985 | $3,605,919 | $3,038,000 | 59 | $3,319,907 | $3,081,144 | $3,312,711 |
| 2021 | $73,498,080 | $5,560,614 | $3,383,307 | $2,825,000 | 62 | — | $5,310,743 | $3,453,748 |
| 2020 | $64,869,428 | $2,092,248 | $3,293,309 | $2,826,250 | 64 | — | $1,902,418 | $2,882,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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
The foundation’s filing identifies conservation, historic preservation, and children’s welfare as primary areas of support, particularly in the Thomasville area. Its 2024 grants included operating support, program and project support, capital and renovation projects, and support for specified funds.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Thomasville Community Development Corporation describes its work as improving quality of life and wealth-creation opportunities for residents of under-invested Thomasville neighborhoods. Brookwood School says it provides a college-preparatory education for students from age four through grade twelve. Ducks Unlimited describes its mission as conserving, restoring, and managing wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl, wildlife, and people. Other 2024 grantees included the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, the Archbold Foundation, and the Thomasville Center for the Arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $3,180,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $375,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $375,000 to the Community Foundation of South Georgia for various specified funds and $375,000 to Thomasville Community Development Corporation for operations and programming/Invest TVL. Other major grants included $350,000 to the Jack Hadley Black History Museum for capital and children’s programming, $305,000 to Tall Timbers for various specified funds, and $255,000 to Brookwood School for various specified funds. The foundation also gave $215,000 to the Salvation Army of Thomasville, $200,000 to the MNW Boys & Girls Clubs for general operating support, and $100,000 to the Archbold Foundation for a maternity center renovation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Thomas W. Parker, president and director; Alston Parker Watt, executive director; Thomas L. Williams IV, secretary and director; Raleigh Rollins, director; Mark Parker, director; Katherine Harper, director; Thomas Parker Jr., director; and Brad Jackson, treasurer.
Williams Family Foundation is led by Alston Parker Watt, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alston Parker Watt
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Thomas W. Parker
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Harper
Director
Associate Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raleigh Rollins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Williams IV
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Parker Jr.
Director
Associate Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Diane W. Parker (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Justin Harris Parker (2020–2022) — Associate Director
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 $85K, to Alston Parker Watt (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Williams Family Foundation
How much does Williams Family Foundation give each year?
Williams Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 64 grants.
What is Williams Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Williams Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $55,798, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Williams Family Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does Williams Family Foundation give grants?
Williams Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Thomasville, GA (27 grants), Atlanta, GA (8 grants), Tallahassee, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Williams Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Williams Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Various Specified Funds" (6 grants) and "Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief" (5 grants).
Who are Williams Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Williams Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of South Georgia Inc ($375,000), Thomasville Community Development Corp ($375,000) and Jack Hadley Black History Museum ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Williams Family Foundation?
Williams Family Foundation reported $81.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Williams Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies conservation, historic preservation, and children’s welfare as primary areas of support, particularly in the Thomasville area. Its 2024 grants included operating support, program and project support, capital and renovation projects, and support for specified funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Williams Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Williams Family Foundation's EIN?
Williams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1414850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Williams Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Williams Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/williams-family-foundation-morg_7f4b6c280eb647b786c98b17ec24a1c0
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