The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $356,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$356,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $347,500 the year before.
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $324,671 | 39 | $8.1 million |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 42 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $356,000 | 44 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust 4495-304 Roosevelt Blvd 405, Jacksonville, FL 32210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 388-3826 |
| What to submit | Charitable purpose, length of time and items covered, pay out schedule of funds, special conditions imposed by the foundation, name and phone number of contact person at the foundation, requirement of final reports, conditions warranting suspension or cancellation of funding by the foundation |
What The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 44 | $356,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | Operational support | $125,000 |
| Downtown Ecumenical Services Council | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Her Song Jacksonville Inc | Operational support | $11,000 |
| Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Foundation for Caring Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Friends of James Weldon Johnson CPMS Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Wolfson | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Here Tomorrow | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Jacksonville Survivors Foundation | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Science & History of Jacksonville | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Social Ministries Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Sanctuary on 8th Street | Operational support | $10,000 |
| St Johns County Parks Foundation Inc | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Avondale Child's Day Out | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Eye Spy Foundation | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of North Florida | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Groundwork Jacksonville | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Hearts 4 Minds Inc | Operational support | $5,000 |
| James Weldon Johnson Middle School | Operational support | $5,000 |
| K9S United | Operational support | $5,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust Inc | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Operation New Hope Inc | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies | Operational support | $5,000 |
| St Johns Riverkeeper | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Women's Center of Jacksonville | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Dreams Come True | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville Inc | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Basca Inc | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities Bureau Inc | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Family Promise of Jacksonville | Operational support | $3,000 |
| First Coast No More Homeless Pets Inc | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Fourth and Gold | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Henderson Haven Inc | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Language Exploration Enrichment | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Mercy Support Services | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Pie in the Sky Community Alliance Inc | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Seeds of Love Outreach Inc | Operational support | $3,000 |
| The Healing Hearts Project | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Cummer Museum | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Kate Amato Foundation | Operational support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew S Parker
- Autumn R Combs
- Paul Combs
Questions people ask
Does The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust give?
$356,000 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew S Parker (Director), Autumn R Combs (Director) and Paul Combs (Director).
What does The Maryellen S Willis Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and environment and conservation.