Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation
Accepts applications
Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Penobscot, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,600 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$98,600
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was down from $180,000 the year before.
4% of its 2024 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 | $180,000 | 33 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $98,600 | 25 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Caroline P Buttner P O Box 212, Penobscot, ME 04476 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 702-0280, aawfapplications@gmail.com |
| What to submit | At a minimum, a grant request should include a copy of the organization's tax exempt letter issued by the internal revenue service, it's proper name and address, a description of what the grant will be used for and whether it is a matching grant, and the amount of the request. |
What Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $34,400 |
| Florida | 3 | $34,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $17,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,100 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,400 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Captains for Clean Water | General grant | $25,000 |
| Overlook Food Awareness Resource Ma | General grant | $7,000 |
| South Shore Health | Grant perinatal behavioral hlth prog | $7,000 |
| South Shore YMCA | General grant | $7,000 |
| Canaan Firefighter's Association | General grant | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Bible Church | General grant | $5,000 |
| Town of Wayland Recreation Department | Grant: hannah williams playground | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Inc | General grant | $4,000 |
| Gala Community Center | General grant | $3,500 |
| Wake Education Partnership | Grant: tools4schools | $3,500 |
| Kearsarge Food Hub | Matching grant | $3,500 |
| Danville Museum Fine Arts & History | Prog supp: history lectures/bus tour | $3,500 |
| Americares | Hurricane helene | $3,100 |
| Upper Valley Humane Society | General grant | $3,000 |
| The Learning Project Elementary Sch | Grant: mccord fund | $2,500 |
| Friends of Mascoma Foundation | General grant | $2,000 |
| Town of Rutland Massachusetts Agricultural Commission | Massachusetts agriculture commission | $2,000 |
| Think Wild | General grant | $1,400 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Amer | General grant | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | General grant | $1,000 |
| Mspca Animal Careadoption Centers Angell Animal Medical Center | General grant | $800 |
| Manomet Inc | General grant | $700 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Grant | $700 |
| The Island Institute of Rockland | General grant | $700 |
| The Epiphany School Inc | Grant | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline P Buttner
- Nancy C Rose
- Dr Jennifer W Willliams
- Dustin P Laverack
- Warren F Baker Esq
- Emily W Andersen
Questions people ask
Does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation give?
$98,600 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caroline P Buttner (President), Nancy C Rose (Director), Dr Jennifer W Willliams (Director) and Dustin P Laverack (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and education.