Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$83,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $79,000 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $83,000 | 10 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Moses Williams Jr Charitable 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.
What Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $77,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associates of the Boston Public Library | Digital imaging production | $25,000 |
| Middlesex School | Lowell-acorn road faculty | $10,000 |
| Boston Rescue Mission | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General purposes | $7,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Rector | $6,000 |
| Friends of Chelsea Public Library | Teen takeover, toy kitchen | $5,000 |
| The Chestnut Hill School | Science supplies | $5,000 |
| The Fessenden School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Bannish
- Sarah M Allen
Questions people ask
Does Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation give?
$83,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert G Bannish (Trustee) and Sarah M Allen (Trustee).
What does Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.