The William Warren Ball Family Foundation focuses its entire recorded giving on hunger relief, directing funding to food bank operations. Grants are concentrated on a single recipient (America’s Second Harvest), indicating a clear priority toward ensuring food distribution rather than broad diversified philanthropy. The foundation appears to fund operational support for food banking services, likely serving its local or regional community in Georgia.
William Warren Ball Family Foundation Inc’s recorded giving is anchored by repeated support for food bank operations, with Americas Second Harvest receiving $50,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern points to a narrow, sustained funding strategy rather than a broad program spread. The foundation’s grants also show a strong local orientation in Georgia, especially around Statesboro and Savannah, alongside a smaller set of gifts to organizations serving health, family, and community needs. Across the recent-grants list, the foundation repeatedly backs established nonprofits rather than one-off projects. Bulloch Academy received support in 2023, 2024, and 2025, while Connections Church and Fellowship of Christian Athletes also appear in multiple years. Other recurring recipients include Fostering Bulloch, Ogeechee Area Hospice, Hearts and Hands, Operation Underground Railroad, The Camilla Foundation, and the food bank grantee. Taken together, the pattern suggests a foundation that favors ongoing relationships and direct service organizations, with food security at the center and adjacent support for education, care services, and family stability.
Food security is the clearest theme in the record. Americas Second Harvest received $50,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for food bank work, and the foundation also gave $5,000 to American Red Cross in 2024 for humanitarian purposes. Beyond hunger relief, the foundation supports education in Statesboro. Ogeechee Tech received $30,000 in 2023, and Bulloch Academy received $20,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The records also include direct-service grants tied to community care. Hearts and Hands received $7,500 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for a low-income medical clinic, while The Camilla Foundation received $7,500 in 2023 and 2024 for mental health services. In family support, Fostering Bulloch received $10,000 in 2023 and 2024 for foster care.
The typical grant size is fixed at $5,000 at the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles, even though the recent-grants list includes much larger awards. That combination suggests a foundation that often makes standardized grants, with a smaller number of higher-dollar exceptions. Recurring support is a clear feature: multiple recipients appear in consecutive years, including Americas Second Harvest, Bulloch Academy, Connections Church, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hearts and Hands, Operation Underground Railroad, The Camilla Foundation, Fostering Bulloch, and Ogeechee Area Hospice. The foundation does not make program-related investments. It also funds individuals. The available record shows grantmaking concentrated in a regional footprint rather than a national one.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $5K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Highly concentrated giving: a small number of relatively large, repeat grants to a single grantee rather than spread across many organizations.
Notable grantees: America’s Second Harvest
Grantmaking is heavily centered in Georgia, which accounts for 63% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Within the recent-grants list, Statesboro appears repeatedly through organizations such as Ogeechee Tech, Bulloch Academy, Connections Church, Fostering Bulloch, Ogeechee Area Hospice, Esther’s Place, Hearts and Hands, and The Camilla Foundation. Savannah appears through Americas Second Harvest, and Eastman appears through The Refuge House for Ladies. Outside Georgia, the list includes Anaheim, California; Fairfax, Virginia; Boone, Iowa; and, in the broader record, all grants are in the United States.
Its most consistent recorded support goes to hunger relief through food bank operations. Americas Second Harvest received $50,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 for food bank work, making food distribution the clearest throughline in the recent record.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th, median, and 75th percentiles. The recent-grants list also shows larger awards, including $50,000, $30,000, and $20,000 gifts.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Americas Second Harvest, Bulloch Academy, Connections Church, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hearts and Hands, Operation Underground Railroad, The Camilla Foundation, Fostering Bulloch, and Ogeechee Area Hospice.
Georgia is the main destination, with 63% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state and Georgia also ranking first by grant count. Recent recipients in the state include organizations in Statesboro and Savannah, with an additional grant in Eastman.
The records include education, foster care, low-income medical care, mental health services, anti-child trafficking, hospice and comprehensive care, women’s services, and medical research. Named recipients include Ogeechee Tech, Fostering Bulloch, Hearts and Hands, The Camilla Foundation, Operation Underground Railroad, Ogeechee Area Hospice, Esther’s Place, and Emory - Winship Cancer Institute.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BULLOCH ACADEMY | STATESBORO, GA | $65,280 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| STATESBORO WORSHIP | STATESBORO, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| CONNECTIONS CHURCH | STATESBORO, GA | $47,600 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| AMERICAS SECOND HARVEST | SAVANNAH, GA | $20,000 | 2026 | FOOD BANK |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN WILDLIFE CENTER | STATESBORO, GA | $20,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | STATESBORO, GA | $17,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| CONVOY OF HOPE | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN AID |
| STATESBORO FOOD BANK | STATESBORO, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | FOOD BANK |
| THE TEAL HOUSE (SRSAC) | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT & ADVOCACY FOR SEXUAL ASSAUL |
| OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| OPEN HEARTS COMMUNITY MISSION | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD | ANAHEIM, CA | $7,500 | 2026 | ANTI CHILD TRAFFICKING |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | HOUSING ASSISTANCE |
| YOUNG LIFE | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE BUTTON | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | STUDENT HYGIENE AID |
| HEARTS AND HANDS | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | LOW INCOME MEDICAL CLINIC |
| ESTHER'S PLACE | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | SERVING WOMEN IN NEED |
| FAMILIES FOR FAMILIES | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | FOSTER FAMILY SUPPORT |
| THE REFUGE HOUSE FOR LADIES | EASTMAN, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | MINISTRY OUTREACH AND HOME |
| OGEECHEE AREA HOSPICE | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | COMPREHENSIVE CARE |
| BROKEN SHACKLE RANCH | DAVIDSBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CHOICES OF THE HEART | STATESBORO, GA | $7,500 | 2026 | PREGNANCY RESOURCE |
| BIG HOPE MINISTRIES | WAYNESBORO, GA | $6,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS/HUMANITARIAN |
| MORNINGSTAR CFS | BRUNSWICK, GA | $5,092 | 2026 | COMMUNITY COUNSELING |
| SUNSHINE HOUSE REGIONAL CHILDREN'S | SWAINSBORO, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHILD ADVOCACY/COUNSELING |
| CHOA FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE |
| SAYLOR'S LIGHT | STATESBORO, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES |
| TURNING POINT | PHOENIX, AZ | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| LIVING ON THE EDGE | SUWANEE, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN BOTANICAL GARDENS | STATESBORO, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| NRA FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | PROMOTE FIREARMS AND HUNTING SAFETY |
| PAUL ANDERSON YOUTH HOME | VIDALIA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | HOME FOR AT RISK YOUNG MEN |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR DISABLED |
| SHEPARD CENTER | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| HOPE FOR THE NATION | VESTAVIA, AL | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE RALLY FOUNDATION | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | CANCER RESEARCH |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | HUMANITARIAN |
| GEORGIA ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | CANCER RESEARCH |
| PUPPIES BEHIND BARS | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | VETERANS ASSISTANCE |
| ASBURY AME CHURCH | CHESTER, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| K9'S FOR WARRIORS | ORANGE PARK, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | VETERANS ASSISTANCE |
| CHILD ADVOCACY SERVICE SEGA INC | STATESBORO, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
| BULLOCH COUNTY SHERIFF'S FOUNDATION | STATESBORO, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS |
| FREEDOM THROUGH RECOVERY | STATESBORO, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT |
| FOUNDATIONS RESOURCE CENTER | STATESBORO, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | PREGNANCY RESOURCE |
| GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION | COVINGTON, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | PROTECTING GEORGIA'S WILDLIFE |
| NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | VETERANS & FAMILY ASSISTANCE |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
BULLOCH ACADEMY
$65,280EDUCATION
STATESBORO WORSHIP
$50,000RELIGIOUS
CONNECTIONS CHURCH
$47,600RELIGIOUS
AMERICAS SECOND HARVEST
$20,000FOOD BANK
GEORGIA SOUTHERN WILDLIFE CENTER
$20,000EDUCATION
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
$17,500RELIGIOUS
CONVOY OF HOPE
$10,000HUMANITARIAN AID
STATESBORO FOOD BANK
$10,000FOOD BANK
THE TEAL HOUSE (SRSAC)
$7,500SUPPORT & ADVOCACY FOR SEXUAL ASSAUL
OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
$7,500EDUCATION
OPEN HEARTS COMMUNITY MISSION
$7,500HOMELESS SHELTER
OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
$7,500ANTI CHILD TRAFFICKING
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
$7,500CHILDREN'S SERVICES
YOUNG LIFE
$7,500RELIGIOUS
THE BUTTON
$7,500STUDENT HYGIENE AID
HEARTS AND HANDS
$7,500LOW INCOME MEDICAL CLINIC
ESTHER'S PLACE
$7,500SERVING WOMEN IN NEED
FAMILIES FOR FAMILIES
$7,500FOSTER FAMILY SUPPORT
THE REFUGE HOUSE FOR LADIES
$7,500MINISTRY OUTREACH AND HOME
OGEECHEE AREA HOSPICE
$7,500COMPREHENSIVE CARE
BROKEN SHACKLE RANCH
$7,500EDUCATION
CHOICES OF THE HEART
$7,500PREGNANCY RESOURCE
BIG HOPE MINISTRIES
$6,000RELIGIOUS/HUMANITARIAN
SUNSHINE HOUSE REGIONAL CHILDREN'S
$5,000CHILD ADVOCACY/COUNSELING
CHOA FOUNDATION
$5,000MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
SAYLOR'S LIGHT
$5,000SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES
TURNING POINT
$5,000EDUCATION
LIVING ON THE EDGE
$5,000RELIGIOUS
GEORGIA SOUTHERN BOTANICAL GARDENS
$5,000EDUCATION
NRA FOUNDATION
$5,000PROMOTE FIREARMS AND HUNTING SAFETY
PAUL ANDERSON YOUTH HOME
$5,000HOME FOR AT RISK YOUNG MEN
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
$5,000SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR DISABLED
SHEPARD CENTER
$5,000MEDICAL RESEARCH
HOPE FOR THE NATION
$5,000RELIGIOUS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$5,000HUMANITARIAN
GEORGIA ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
$5,000MEDICAL RESEARCH
ASBURY AME CHURCH
$5,000RELIGIOUS
CHILD ADVOCACY SERVICE SEGA INC
$5,000CHILDREN'S SERVICES
BULLOCH COUNTY SHERIFF'S FOUNDATION
$5,000COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
FREEDOM THROUGH RECOVERY
$5,000ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT
FOUNDATIONS RESOURCE CENTER
$5,000PREGNANCY RESOURCE
GEORGIA WILDLIFE FEDERATION
$5,000PROTECTING GEORGIA'S WILDLIFE