Private foundation · EIN 58-0601653 · Atlanta, Georgia

Jesse Parker Williams Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Georgia. The foundation accepts applications (See www.jpwf.org/application-procedures/) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $25K. 89% of grants stayed in Georgia. Stated restrictions: See www.jpwf.org/eligible-organizations/

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
46
$1.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in GA
89%
of grants
Deadline
See below
See www.jpwf.org/application-procedures/
Assets
$37M

How to apply

See www.jpwf.org/application-procedures/ Contact: Bonnie S Hardage Executive Director, 4401 Northside Parkway Ste 925, Atlanta, Ga, 4048421311 Deadlines: See www.jpwf.org/application-procedures/ Restrictions: See www.jpwf.org/eligible-organizations/

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GAHealing through education, affirmation and rising together (heart) in clayton county$55K
Atlanta Birth CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$50K
Families FIRSTAtlanta, GAOperating support for counseling program$50K
Georgia State University Research FoundationincAtlanta, GAAdvancing health equity in atlanta$50K
Ser Familia IncAcworth, GAMental health services for latino families$50K
The Imperative FundBrockton, MASupporting black woman health and black male mental wellness$50K
Center for Black Womens Wellness Inc theAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$40K
Hand Heart & Soul ProjectJonesboro, GAGeneral operating support$40K
Motherhood Beyond BarsAtlanta, GACaregiver support program$40K
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAUrban health initiative helath career collaberative at carver steam high school$35K
Clarkston Community Health CenterClarkston, GAWomen's health services$30K
Friends of RefugeesClarkston, GAEmbrace refugee birth support$30K
Kate's ClubAtlanta, GAGrief programs for children and families in georgia$30K
March of DimesArlington, VAGeneral operating support$30K
Our House IncDecatur, GAGeneral operating support$30K
Atlanta Doula CollectiveHampton, GAGeneral operating support$25K
Camp Twin LakesAtlanta, GAGrowing together capital campaign$25K
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation IncAtlanta, GAMeasuring up indicators universal screening tool$25K
Chris 180 IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
Cobb CollaborativeSmyrna, GAMind your mind program$25K
Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GAMental health funders$25K
Core (community Organized Relief Effort)Alpharetta, GACovid-19 testing and vaccine deployment in atlanta$25K
Covenant HouseAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
KffSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Kids' Doc on WheelsClarkston, GAPediatric mobile medical and telehealth service expansion$25K
Mary Hall Freedom House IncSandy Springs, GADestiny unlimited mental health program$25K
Public Works AllianceSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating support$25K
The Dharma ProjectAtlanta, GANetwork for good jumpstart fundraising capacity building program 2023$25K
Gateway CenterAtlanta, GATrinity women's center$20K
Good Shepherd ClinicMorrow, GAWomen's clinic$20K
Gwinnett CoalitionLawrenceville, GAResilient gwinnett$20K
NAMI Georgia IncAtlanta, GAMental health resources, support groups and training$20K
Resilient Georgia IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support and network for good jumpstart fundraising capacity building program$20K
Sistersong IncAtlanta, GABirth justice care fund$20K
Ujima WayRiverdale, GAProgressive efforts and approaches to combat homelessness$20K
Athena's WarehouseAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$15K
Phenomenal Women's Health IncTyrone, GAI will thrive in the issues of the heart$12K
Self Discovery Pain Positioning & Purpose IncSuwanee, GAAtlanta shop talks: taking off the mask$10K
U-Beyond MentorshipLilburn, GAYoung physicians initiative$10K
Vot-Er IncCambridge, MAHealthcare-based civic engagement in georgia$10K
Atlanta Victim AssistanceAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$5,000
Black Girls Smile IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$5,000
ChoicesKennesaw, GAGeneral operating support$5,000
Girassoll WellnessAtlanta, GABridges to therapy$5,000
Ruby a Neeson Diabetes Awareness FdnDuluth, GANutrition for wellness program$5,000
Janine Lee Legacy FundAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: Georgia 41 · Massachusetts 2 · California 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Jesse Parker Williams Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, tax-exempt since 1956. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jesse Parker Williams Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See www.jpwf.org/application-procedures/ Deadlines: See www.jpwf.org/application-procedures/.

How much does Jesse Parker Williams Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 46 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Jesse Parker Williams Foundation give?

Georgia (41 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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