Granger-Williams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Granger-Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$52,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$760,358
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $382,317 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 6 | $510,859 |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 11 | $760,358 |
How to apply
Granger-Williams Family 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 Granger-Williams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $11,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lofton Institute to Elevate Health System Leaders | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Major General Elder Granger, MD, US Army, retired, endowed scholarship fund for the college of medicine | $10,000 |
| Meharry Medical College | Collis Johnson Jr., DDS & Marsha Johnson Endowed Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | Feed the Force initiative | $5,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science | Fannie H. Emanuel, MD, 1915 Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Tour for Diversity Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Counseling Services of No Ill | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| Beyond TYPE1 | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Westminster Christian Education Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation Inc | UNC Children's Hospital Fund | $2,000 |
| Denver Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Granger
- Elder Granger
- Eldesia Granger
- Elder Granger II
Questions people ask
Does Granger-Williams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Granger-Williams Family Foundation give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Granger-Williams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brenda Granger (Dir, Treas), Elder Granger (Dir, Sec), Eldesia Granger (Dir, Pres) and Elder Granger II (Dir).
What does Granger-Williams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.