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MF Williams Foundation

Preselected recipients only Hinsdale, Illinois · EIN 872684362

MF Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,031 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $788 and the largest $14,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $16,214 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,2144$61,964
2024$26,0316$0

How to apply

MF Williams 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What MF Williams Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $14,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$10,477
Minnesota1$539
Missouri1$515

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mobolaji F Williams FoundationFor community programs for children$14,000
Horizons For Youth
Chicago, IL
Contributions toward charitable programs$9,440
Chicago Urban League
Chicago, IL
Mission support$1,037
Rescue Now Services Inc
Minneapolis, MN
Contribution towards thanksgiving meals for program beneficiaries$539
Convoy of Hope
Springfield, MO
Mission support$515
Msichana UgandaMsichana with Dignity$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does MF Williams Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does MF Williams Foundation give?

$26,031 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $788.

Who runs MF Williams Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Mobolaji Williams (Director) and Feyisara Williams (Director).

What does MF Williams Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and faith communities.

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