Private foundation · EIN 81-0821622 · Statesboro, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William Warren Ball Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 72 grants paid, $582K total, median $5,000. 65% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
72
$582K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in GA
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 72 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bulloch AcademyStatesboro, GAEducation$65K
Statesboro WorshipStatesboro, GAReligious$50K
Connections ChurchStatesboro, GAReligious$48K
Americas Second HarvestSavannah, GAFood bank$20K
Georgia Southern Wildlife CenterStatesboro, GAEducation$20K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesStatesboro, GAReligious$18K
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOHumanitarian aid$10K
Statesboro Food BankStatesboro, GAFood bank$10K
Boys and Girls ClubStatesboro, GAChildren's services$7,500
Broken Shackle RanchDavidsboro, GAEducation$7,500
Choices of the HeartStatesboro, GAPregnancy resource$7,500
Esther's PlaceStatesboro, GAServing women in need$7,500
Families for FamiliesStatesboro, GAFoster family support$7,500
Habitat for HumanityStatesboro, GAHousing assistance$7,500
Hearts and HandsStatesboro, GALow income medical clinic$7,500
Ogeechee Area HospiceStatesboro, GAComprehensive care$7,500
Ogeechee Technical CollegeStatesboro, GAEducation$7,500
Open Hearts Community MissionStatesboro, GAHomeless shelter$7,500
Operation Underground RailroadAnaheim, CAAnti child trafficking$7,500
The ButtonStatesboro, GAStudent hygiene aid$7,500
The Refuge House for LadiesEastman, GAMinistry outreach and home$7,500
The Teal House (srsac)Statesboro, GASupport & advocacy for sexual assaul$7,500
Young LifeStatesboro, GAReligious$7,500
Big Hope MinistriesWaynesboro, GAReligious/humanitarian$6,000
Morningstar CfsBrunswick, GACommunity counseling$5,092
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXMedical research$5,000
American Red CrossBoone, IAHumanitarian$5,000
Asbury Ame ChurchChester, PAReligious$5,000
Bulloch County Sheriff's FoundationStatesboro, GACommunity programs$5,000
Camp Twin LakesRutledge, GATherapeutic camping programs$5,000
Child Advocacy Service Sega IncStatesboro, GAChildren's services$5,000
Choa FoundationAtlanta, GAMedical assistance$5,000
Christian Social MinistriesStatesboro, GAFood pantry and thrift store$5,000
Cure Childhood CancerAtlanta, GACancer research$5,000
Emory - Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GAMedical research$5,000
Foundations Resource CenterStatesboro, GAPregnancy resource$5,000
Freedom Through RecoveryStatesboro, GAAddiction recovery support$5,000
Georgia Alzheimers AssociationAtlanta, GAMedical research$5,000
Georgia Southern Botanical GardensStatesboro, GAEducation$5,000
Georgia Wildlife FederationCovington, GAProtecting georgia's wildlife$5,000
Hope for the NationVestavia, ALReligious$5,000
Hope OutdoorsChatom, ALSpecial needs assistance$5,000
Jacobs LadderSegola, TXMedical assistance$5,000
K9's for WarriorsOrange Park, FLVeterans assistance$5,000
Living on the EdgeSuwanee, GAReligious$5,000
Make-A-Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZChildren's assistance$5,000
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAVeterans & family assistance$5,000
New Beginnings in ChristStatesboro, GAReligious$5,000
Nra FoundationFairfax, VAPromote firearms and hunting safety$5,000
Paul Anderson Youth HomeVidalia, GAHome for at risk young men$5,000
Puppies Behind BarsNew York, NYVeterans assistance$5,000
Rmhc of the Coastal EmpireSavannah, GAMedical housing - ill chilren/family$5,000
Safe HavenChicago, ILHomelessness support$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCReligious$5,000
Saylor's LightStatesboro, GASupport for bereaved families$5,000
Shepard CenterAtlanta, GAMedical research$5,000
Special OlympicsWashington, DCSupport and training for disabled$5,000
St Judes Childrens Research HospMemphis, TNChildren's hospital$5,000
Sunshine House Regional Children'sSwainsboro, GAChild advocacy/counseling$5,000
The Michael J Fox FoundationHagerstown, MDMedical research$5,000

By state: Georgia 47 · Arizona 3 · Texas 2 · Missouri 1 · Alabama 2 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

William Warren Ball Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Statesboro, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William Warren Ball Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William Warren Ball Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $582K across 72 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William Warren Ball Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (47 grants), Arizona (3 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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