Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $998,460 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $530,953. 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$998,460
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$530,953
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
46% 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 | $1.1 million | 34 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $998,460 | 25 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Williams-Sonoma Inc 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-Sonoma Inc Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $540,953 |
| California | 9 | $307,507 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research | General Support | $530,953 |
| Bright Funds Foundation | Employee Matching Grant | $111,507 |
| Individual | $107,500 | |
| World Wildlife Fund | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Hidden Genius Project | General Support | $30,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conserva | Tunnel Project | $20,000 |
| Embrace Kids Foundation | General Support | $15,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeast MS | General Support | $10,000 |
| CAMBA Housing Works | General Support | $10,000 |
| Curyj | General Support | $10,000 |
| Irco | General Support | $10,000 |
| Unidos Por La Musica | General Support | $10,000 |
| Project 150 | General Support | $10,000 |
| Literacy Mid-South Organization | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Luekemia Lymphoma Society Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catawba County Hispanic Ministry | General Support | $5,000 |
| Exodus Outreach Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Life Changes and Wellness Special | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sox of Love | General Support | $5,000 |
| To Celebrate Life | General Support | $5,000 |
| Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Streetwise Georgia | General Support | $5,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation San Francisco | General Support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Over
- Brian Yee
- Karalyn Smith
- Jeffrey E Howie
- Laura Alber
Questions people ask
Does Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation give?
$998,460 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rachel Over (Secretary), Brian Yee (Cfo), Karalyn Smith (President) and Jeffrey E Howie (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and environment and conservation.