Private foundation · Bristol, VA

Williams-berry Charitable Foundation

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Typical grant size
$4K – $5K – $16K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
16
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesOCTOBER 31ST FOR CALENDAR YEAR DONATIONS.
ContactJAMES H LONG · 2766699248
MaterialsDETAILED LETTER OF REQUEST AND ANY SUPPORTING MATERIALS.
RestrictionsFOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CAUSES MAINLY IN THE TRI-CITIES TN/VA AREA, BUT WILL CONSIDER OTHERS.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

James H Long
TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT
Jane L Sheffey
TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT (1/1-6/23)
Jesse a Jones
ASSISTANT TREASURER/SECRET

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
0.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
150
Total grants awarded
$6.0M
Total amount
$40K
Average grant
$2.4M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2020
$3.6M
19 grants
2019
$416K
19 grants
2018
$292K
18 grants
2017
$378K
20 grants
2016
$318K
20 grants
2015
$329K
17 grants
2014
$415K
19 grants
2013
$294K
18 grants

Top recipients

8 grants · VA · ≈ likely match
$2.7M
8 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$1.3M
7 grants · VA · ≈ likely match
$539K
8 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$535K
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc University Development
2 grants · VA
$200K
8 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$128K
First United Methodist Church
8 grants · VA
$125K
8 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$56K
8 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$48K
8 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$45K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Emory and Henry College
$2,357,841 FMV OF DONATED APARTMENT COMPLEX- INCOME RESTRICTED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; $10,000 UNRESTRICTED CASH CONTR…
VA · TY 2020
$2.4M
Oak Hill Academy
$400,000 UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION; $100,000 RESTRICTED FOR USE ON WEBSITE
VA · TY 2020
$500K
Sullins Academy
RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION- $31,070 FOR IPADS, $3,100 FOR CHARGING STATIONS, $6,230 FOR OTHER TECH NEEDS.
VA · TY 2020
$290K
Cornerstone Christian Academy
SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION; UNRESTRICTED
VA · TY 2020
$125K
First United Methodist Church
$50,000 GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2020
$50K
The Lincoln Theatre Foundation Inc
CHILDRENS PROGRAM & REDUCED TICKETS
VA · TY 2020
$35K
Mel Leaman Free Clinic at Emory & Henry College
PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR THE WORKING, UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS OF SMYTH COUNTY
VA · TY 2020
$24K
Healing Hands Health Center
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
TN · TY 2020
$18K
Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre of Virginia
SUPPORT FOR KIDS PROGRAM
VA · TY 2020
$18K
Crossroads Medical Mission
MEDICAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED
VA · TY 2020
$16K
Bristol Faith in Action
ASISTANCE FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
VA · TY 2020
$16K
Ram of Smyth County
2020 RAM HEALTHCARE CLINIC
VA · TY 2020
$16K
Vhcc Educational Foundation Inc
TUITION ASSISTANCE
VA · TY 2020
$15K
William King Museum of Art
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
VA · TY 2020
$15K
Mountain Empire Community College Foundation
TUITION ASSISTANCE - WILLIAMS-BERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
VA · TY 2020
$15K
The Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation Inc
H.S. & PATSY B. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - DONATION FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
VA · TY 2020
$15K
Appalachian Sustainable Development
2020 CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2020
$15K
Appalachian Literacy Initiative
20202020 CONTRIBUTION
TN · TY 2020
$12K
Mountain View United Methodist Church
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2020
$10K
Emory and Henry College
HARRY S. & PATSY BERRY WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
VA · TY 2019
$140K
Oak Hill Academy
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2019
$100K
Cornerstone Christian Academy
SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION; UNRESTRICTED
VA · TY 2019
$60K
Sullins Academy
RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION- $40,000 FOR UPGRADING CAFETERIA AND GYM
VA · TY 2019
$40K
The Lincoln Theatre Foundation Inc
CHILDRENS PROGRAM & REDUCED TICKETS
VA · TY 2019
$15K
First United Methodist Church
$10,000 GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2019
$10K
Healing Hands Health Center
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
TN · TY 2019
$5K
Ram of Smyth County
2020 RAM HEALTHCARE CLINIC
VA · TY 2019
$5K
Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre of Virginia
SUPPORT OF THE 2019 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS' FESTIVAL
VA · TY 2019
$5K
Mel Leaman Free Clinic at Emory & Henry College
PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR THE WORKING, UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS OF SMYTH COUNTY
VA · TY 2019
$4K
Bristol Faith in Action
ASISTANCE FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
VA · TY 2019
$4K
Mountain Empire Community College Foundation
TUITION ASSISTANCE - WILLIAMS-BERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
VA · TY 2019
$4K
The Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation Inc
H.S. & PATSY B. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - DONATION FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
VA · TY 2019
$4K
Crossroads Medical Mission
MEDICAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED
VA · TY 2019
$4K
Vhcc Educational Foundation Inc
TUITION ASSISTANCE
VA · TY 2019
$4K
Appalachian Literacy Initiative
2019 CONTRIBUTION
TN · TY 2019
$4K
William King Museum of Art
SUPPORT FOR THE VANGOGH OUTREACH PROGRAM
VA · TY 2019
$4K
Appalachian Sustainable Development
ASSISTANCE TO HELP MAINTAIN FAMILIES HEALTH AND THE FAMILY FARMS PROGRAM
VA · TY 2019
$3K
Mountain View United Methodist Church
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2019
$2K
Oak Hill Academy
FOR $115,000 AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT
VA · TY 2018
$115K
Cornerstone Christian Academy
SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION; UNRESTRICTED
VA · TY 2018
$60K
Sullins Academy
RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION- 4,000- DOT AND DASH ROBOTICS KIT; $36,000- VIEWSONIC INTERACTIVE DISPLAY BOARDS
VA · TY 2018
$40K
First United Methodist Church
$10,000 GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION
VA · TY 2018
$10K
The Lincoln Theatre Foundation Inc
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIUBTION
VA · TY 2018
$10K
Emory and Henry College
HARRY S. & PATSY BERRY WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
VA · TY 2018
$10K
Healing Hands Health Center
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION
TN · TY 2018
$5K
Ram of Smyth County
2019 RAM HEALTHCARE CLINIC
VA · TY 2018
$5K
Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre of Virginia
SUPPORT OF THE 2018 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS' FESTIVAL
VA · TY 2018
$5K
Mountain Empire Community College Foundation
TUITION ASSISTANCE - WILLIAMS-BERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
VA · TY 2018
$5K
The Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation Inc
H.S. & PATSY B. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - DONATION FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
VA · TY 2018
$5K
Crossroads Medical Mission
MEDICAL SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED
VA · TY 2018
$4K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.