Williamson Foundation for Music
Preselected recipients only
Williamson Foundation for Music is a private foundation in Pebble Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,479 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $2,160 and the largest $11,556. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$136,479
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$2,160
- Largest grant$11,556
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,213 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $125,165 | 44 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $132,213 | 51 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $136,479 | 48 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Williamson Foundation for Music 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Williamson Foundation for Music funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $59,889 in 21 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $17,500 |
| New York | 8 | $17,400 |
| Washington | 5 | $13,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $7,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,220 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,470 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To further music education | $11,556 |
| Festival Cordes Et Pics | To further music education | $7,000 |
| Scottish Fiddlers of California | To further music education | $7,000 |
| Bang on A Can | To further music education | $4,500 |
| At the Worlds Edge Music Foundation Inc | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Centrum Foundation | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Chamber Music Europe | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Domaine Forget | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Enone | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Festival Des Arcs | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Fontainebleau Associations | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Generations in Jazz Foundation | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Iceberg New Music | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Kinhaven Music School Inc | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Moon & Stars Foundation | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Musicalta | To further music education | $3,500 |
| New Music on the Point | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Next Festival of Emerging Artists Inc | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Palenke Arts | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Peaks to Plains Suzuki | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Point Counterpoint | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Youth Music Monterey | To further music education | $3,500 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,248 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,072 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $2,000 |
| Individual | To further music education | $1,984 |
| Individual | To further music education | $1,965 |
| Individual | To further music education | $1,525 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Hansen
- Wendy Burnham
- Maeve du Toit
- Jeffrey Horton
- Karen Raizen
Questions people ask
Does Williamson Foundation for Music accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williamson Foundation for Music give?
$136,479 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $2,160.
Who runs Williamson Foundation for Music?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Hansen (President), Wendy Burnham (Secretary), Maeve du Toit (Treasurer) and Jeffrey Horton (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Williamson Foundation for Music fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.