The Williams Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Morgan, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $690,478 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$690,478
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $664,325 | 24 | $17.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 23 | $19.0 million |
| 2025 | $690,478 | 28 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward L Zorn 111 Fairway Lane, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 768-2066 |
| What to submit | Scholarship applicants must contact their high school for applications |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | For scholarships, future study must be medical oriented and applicant must have financial need. |
What The Williams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 26 | $684,478 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Co Foundation Cu Foundation | Support studies of healthcare | $200,000 |
| University of Co Foundation Cu Foundation | Support studies of healthcare | $196,603 |
| School District RE-3 School District RE-3 | Scholarships and summer programs | $117,100 |
| School District RE-50 School District RE-50 | Scholarships and summer programs | $35,300 |
| School District RE-2 School District RE-2 | Scholarships and summer programs | $28,975 |
| Rising Up Rising Up | General operating services | $15,000 |
| School District RE-20 School District RE-20 | Scholarships | $13,000 |
| United Way of Morgan County United Way | Program operations | $12,000 |
| Center for Healing Truama & Attachment Inc Chta | Patient care & staff prof dev | $7,000 |
| Craig Rehabilitation Craig Rehabilitation | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Education Foundation Scholarship Education Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Heritage Foundation | Community museum fund | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Hospital National Jewish Hospital | Funding for morgridge academy | $5,000 |
| Salk Institute Salk Institute | Biological studies | $5,000 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation Scottish Rite Foundation | Providing therapy for childrent | $5,000 |
| Webb-Waring Center University of Colorado | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Salud Family Health Salud Family Health | Butt savers program (colonoscopies) | $5,000 |
| Fmcha FM Community Hospital Association | Rural track resident's utilities 1/2 | $4,300 |
| Fieldhouse Indoor Pool Fieldhouse Indoor Pool | Support for pool construction | $4,000 |
| Sara Inc Sara Inc | Mental health, support groups | $3,000 |
| Hospice of the Plains Hospice of the Plains | Medical care | $3,000 |
| East Morgan County Hospital Found East Morgan County Hospital Found | Maternal care case study | $3,000 |
| Morgan Cty Partnership for Families Morgan Cty Partnerhsip for Families | Car seats | $2,700 |
| Children's Hospital TCHF Courage Classic | Hospital | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| NE Alzheimer's Association NE Alzheimer's Associaiton | Services for alzheimer's patients | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS Rocky Mountain PBS | Educational services | $1,000 |
| MCC Foundation MCC Foundation | Cace | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward L Zorn
- Patrick L Thompson
- Kathy Thompson
- Shaun Thompson
Questions people ask
Does The Williams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Williams Family Foundation give?
$690,478 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Williams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward L Zorn (Trustee), Patrick L Thompson (Trustee), Kathy Thompson (Trustee) and Shaun Thompson (Trustee).
What does The Williams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.