Williams Family Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Williams Family Private Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$45.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 10 | $39.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 11 | $45.1 million |
How to apply
Williams Family Private Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Williams Family Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 6 | $500,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodcorps Inc | General & unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| North Carolina State Alumni Association | General & unrestricted | $500,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | General & unrestricted | $250,000 |
| College Track | General & unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Dignity Moves | General & unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco | General & unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Bring Change 2 Mind | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| WPR Cares | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Into Light | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey E Williams
- Melissa F Williams
Questions people ask
Does Williams Family Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williams Family Private Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Williams Family Private Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey E Williams (Co-President) and Melissa F Williams (Co-President).
What does Williams Family Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.