Williams Family Legacy Fund
Preselected recipients only
Williams Family Legacy Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$129,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,500 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,500 | 8 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $129,500 | 17 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Williams Family Legacy Fund 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 Legacy Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 13 | $97,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Home for Children | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Courage Worldwide Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | The Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dement | $15,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Breakthru Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mission First Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mississippi College | MC Women's Council | $10,000 |
| Sim USA Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Becket Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Empower Mississippi Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lifeline Childrens Services Inc | Lifeline Children's Services in Jackson, MS | $5,000 |
| Sunnybrook Childrens Home Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater Eastover Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mississippi College | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Operation Shoestring Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Mississippi Inc | Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services | $1,000 |
| Lefleur East Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifford Calhoun Williams
- George Pittman Williams
- James Kelley Williams
- Jean Pittman Williams
- James Kelley Williams Jr
Questions people ask
Does Williams Family Legacy Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williams Family Legacy Fund give?
$129,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Williams Family Legacy Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Clifford Calhoun Williams (Dir), George Pittman Williams (Dir), James Kelley Williams (Dir) and Jean Pittman Williams (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Williams Family Legacy Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.