Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in
Preselected recipients only
Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,188 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $58,688. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,188
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$58,688
- Assets$491 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29,725 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $39,633 | 4 | $564 million |
| 2023 | $29,725 | 5 | $550 million |
| 2024 | $72,188 | 5 | $491 million |
How to apply
Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in 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 Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 3 | $64,188 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Parish Police | Assistance in funding of park operations | $58,688 |
| Ann Ngoc Tran | Fellowship awarded to scholars pursuing research projects. | $4,000 |
| Julia Bernier | Fellowship awarded to scholars pursuing research projects. | $4,000 |
| Jonathan Lande | Fellowship awarded to scholars pursuing research projects. | $4,000 |
| John Bardes | Williams prize winner for the publication ""the carceral city. Slavery and the making of mass incarceration in new orleans, 1803-1930" - unc press, 2024 | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Boyd
- Hilton S Bell
- E Alexandra Stafford
- John Kallenborn
- R Andrew Jardine
- Lisa Wilson
- Charles Lapeyre
- Daniel Hammer
- Tod Smith
- Michael Cohn
- Mayra Pineda
Questions people ask
Does Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in give?
$72,188 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in?
Its 2024 filing lists Bonnie Boyd (Board Chairman), Hilton S Bell (Emeritus), E Alexandra Stafford (Director) and John Kallenborn (Vice Chairman of the Board) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.