Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Inc
Historical FunderThomasville, Georgia · EIN 58-1414850 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$3.2M
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$81.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | WILLIAMS FAMILY FOUNDATION OF GEORG |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1577, THOMASVILLE GA 31799 |
| Phone | 2292281828 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE WRITTEN & CONTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED, BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, EXEMPTION LETTER, ETC. |
| Deadlines | SPRING DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1 & FALL DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | CONSERVATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND CHILDREN'S WELFARE PRIMARILY IN THOMASVILLE, GA AREA, & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST OF FOUNDATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Thomasville Center for the Arts | Thomasville, GA | Program/Project support/general operating | $70,000 |
| Thomasville YMCA | Thomasville, GA | Sustaining fund & weston y pool improvements | $55,000 |
| Spark Thomasville | Thomasville, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Thomasville Thomas County Habitat for Humanity | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Vashti Center | Thomasville, GA | Capital campaign feasibility study | $40,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $30,000 |
| National Center for Missing & Exploited Children | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Sbp | New Orleans, LA | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $30,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | Greenwood Village, CO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Thomasville, GA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Defenders for Children | Greenville, SC | Esd dog | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Waterfowl research | $25,000 |
| Micah's Promise | Columbus, GA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| South Georgia Ballet | Thomasville, GA | Program/Project support | $25,000 |
| South Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Thomasville, GA | General operating support/outdoor program | $25,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Various specified funds | $20,000 |
| Greater Valdosta United Way | Valdosta, GA | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $20,000 |
| Halycon Home | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Rest Stop Ministries | Hermitage, TN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Brunswick, GA | General operating "thomasville" | $20,000 |
| Hands on Thomas County | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $16,000 |
| The Lawson Neel Medbank | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Boston Tutoring Program | Boston, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Georgia Natural Resources Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Weekend for wildlife | $10,000 |
| Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation | Atlanta, GA | Heritage education program | $10,000 |
| Joshua's Promise | Meigs, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Leadership Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | "Thomasville" lg program | $10,000 |
| Medicine Fish Corp | Gresham, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| One Heartbeat Inc | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Stanford red barn "riding scholarships" | $10,000 |
| Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Young Life Thomas County | Thomasville, GA | Summer camperships | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Csra | Augusta, GA | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Florida Stateseminole Boosters | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship endowment | $5,000 |
| Georgia Heirs Property Law Center | Atlanta, GA | Ghplc education & outreach in sga | $5,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society | Savannah, GA | Georgia history festival | $5,000 |
| Lives Without Limits | Thomasville, GA | Outdoor experiences program | $5,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | Georgia grantmakers alliance | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Thomasville Genealogical Library | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Thomasville History Center | Thomasville, GA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Thomasville Landmarks Inc | Thomasville, GA | Revolvin fund | $5,000 |
| Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society | Thomasville, GA | Program/Project support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Land conservation | $1,500 |
| Oaks of Righteousness | Franklin, TN | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Georgia Conservancy | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,180,500 | 57 |
| 2022 | $3,061,000 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jul 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542069349100314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1414850
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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