Williams Family Foundation
Williams Family Foundation of Georgia is a private 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization established in 1981 and based in Thomasville, Georgia. The foundation operates as a private foundation with a focus on supporting community initiatives, cultural preservation, educational programs, and social services in the Thomasville region and surrounding areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$81.8M
+17.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+3.9% YoY
Grant Count
57
-10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+16.7% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Thomasville and the surrounding region. Primary funding areas include:
- Program and project support
- General operating support
- Discretionary grants
- Sustaining funds
- Scholarship endowments
- Financial aid
- Educational initiatives
- Cultural and arts programming
- Community development and historic preservation
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Thomasville, Georgia and the surrounding region of South Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2023:
- Total assets: $69,531,992
- Total revenues: $2,158,551
- Total expenses: $3,595,753
- Investment income and dividends: $1,004,002
- Total liabilities: $0
- Number of employees: 2
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2022:
- Investment income and dividends: $590,746
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $81,810,751 | $69,531,992 | $65,743,475 |
| Revenue | $4,457,843 | $2,158,551 | $3,320,985 |
| Expenses | $3,768,924 | $3,595,753 | $3,605,919 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,431,991 | $3,307,299 | $3,319,907 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,170,910 | $1,902,849 | $3,081,144 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,662,031 | $3,259,646 | $3,312,711 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Foundation of South Georgia Inc ($375,000), Thomasville Community Development Corp ($375,000), Jack Hadley Black History Museum ($350,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACE SCHOLARSHIPS GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH THOMASVILLE, GA | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| ARCHBOLD FOUNDATIO THOMASVILLE, GA | RENOVATION MATERNITY CENTER | $100,000 |
| BOSTON TUTORING PROGRAM BOSTON, GA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BROOKWOOD SCHOOL THOMASVILLE, GA | VARIOUS SPECIFIED FUNDS | $255,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE CSRA AUGUSTA, GA | HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RELIEF | $5,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH GEORGIA INC THOMASVILLE, GA | VARIOUS SPECIFIED FUNDS | $375,000 |
| DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN GREENVILLE, SC | ESD DOG | $25,000 |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED INC MEMPHIS, TN | WATERFOWL RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE, TN | HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RELIEF | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alston P. Watt – CEO
- C. Bradford Jackson – CFO
- Diane W. Parker – Secretary (also serves as registered agent)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS W PARKER | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALSTON PARKER WATT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $85,000 |
| THOMAS L WILLIAMS IV | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RALEIGH ROLLINS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARK PARKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KATHERINE HARPER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| THOMAS PARKER JR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRAD JACKSON | TREASURER | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 1577, Thomasville, GA 31799-1577
- Office Location: 605 Victoria Place, Thomasville, GA 31792
- Phone: (229) 224-3078
- EIN: 58-1414850
- Tax-exempt status: Since May 1981
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Williams Family Foundation fund?
The foundation is committed to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Thomasville and the surrounding region. Primary funding areas include: • Program and project support • General operating support • Discretionary grants • Sustaining funds • Scholarship endowments • Financial aid • Educational initiatives • Cultural and arts programming • Community development and historic preservation
How do I apply for a grant from Williams Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2023):** • Number of grants: 59 • Total grants distributed: Approximately $1.87 million **Recent Grant Examples:** • Community Foundation of South Georgia: $344,000 (Discretionary) • Hands on Thomas County: $326,000 (General Operating Support) • Brookwood School: $255,000 (General Operating Support) • Thomasville Center for the Arts (supported) • Archbold Foundation (supported) **Grant Types:** The foundation provides program/project support, general operating support, discret…
Where does Williams Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Thomasville, Georgia and the surrounding region of South Georgia.
What size grants does Williams Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Williams Family Foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Williams Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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