Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Garden City, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $329,024 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $88,574. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$329,024
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$88,574
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $315,280 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $311,163 | 13 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $315,280 | 14 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $329,024 | 13 | $7.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael E Collins 607 N 7th, Garden City, KS 67846 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (620) 276-3203 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Restrictions | Distributed exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Shall not be used for the funding or promotion of athletes or athletic competition. |
What Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13 | $329,024 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garden City Community College Endowment Association | Higher education | $88,574 |
| Emmaus House | Food and aid for needy | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Kansas Chapter | Smokey valley ranch fencing, corrals and supplies | $50,000 |
| Finney County Senior Center Meals on Wheels | Noon meals for shut-in elderly | $32,200 |
| Finney County United Way | Various charities | $25,000 |
| Genesis Family Health | Medical care to needy | $25,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Funding food for needy | $25,000 |
| Casa | Funding to recruit,train,supervise volunteers to serve abused and neglected children | $15,000 |
| Turning Point Academy | Daycare funding | $8,750 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Children's developmental services | $2,500 |
| Garden City Piano Teachers League | Funding for piano festival | $2,500 |
| Real Men Real Leaders | Children's developmental services | $2,500 |
| Finney County Ministerial Alliance | Community cultural celebration | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Linville
- Jack Williamson
- Michael E Collins
Questions people ask
Does Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust give?
$329,024 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald Linville (Trustee), Jack Williamson (Trustee) and Michael E Collins (Trustee).
What does Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and food and hunger.