Williams Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $24,250 and the largest $210,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$24,250
- Largest grant$210,500
- Assets$37.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.0 million | 24 | $34.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 32 | $35.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 24 | $37.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Application Committee PO Box 536845, Orlando, FL 32853 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (407) 896-6911 |
| What to submit | Financial affidavit and purpose of grant. |
| Restrictions | Any person related to leonard e. Or marjorie h. Williams or an employee, officer, or director of the foundation is not entitled to receive a grant. |
What Williams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $1.1 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $215,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williams YMCA | General operating expenses, jingle jog sponsorship | $210,500 |
| 4ROOTS | General operating expense | $200,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education | Tablets for field trips | $200,000 |
| Crossnore Communities | School uniforms, hurricane relief, bridging families community | $180,000 |
| Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando | Medical facility | $150,000 |
| Alzheimer's Associaion | Orlando walk fundraiser | $50,000 |
| Idignity | Building fund | $50,000 |
| Quest Inc | Quest kids academy building | $50,000 |
| Epilepsy Assn of Central Florida | General operating expenses, building repairs, epilepsy walk, golf tournament | $45,000 |
| The Jobs Partnership of Florida | General operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Frontline Outreach - Bxi Foundation | Golf tournament fundraiser | $25,000 |
| Marjorie Williams Academy | School uniforms | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America--Central FL Council | Clay shoot fundraiser, golf tournament fundraiser, eagle scout kits | $23,500 |
| Florida Citrus Sports | Golf tournament fundraiser | $10,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Central Florida YMCA Foundation | Golf tournament fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Helpful Hands Inc | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Williams YMCA of Avery County | Golf tournament fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Kids House of Seminole | General operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Support Our Scholar | Tennis tournament fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orlando High School | Christmas tree | $735 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General operating expenses | $500 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assn Inc | General operating expenses | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard E Williams Jr
- John A Williams
- Michael J Williams
Questions people ask
Does Williams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Williams Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $24,250.
Who runs Williams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard E Williams Jr (Director), John A Williams (Director) and Michael J Williams (Director).
What does Williams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.