The Williams Family Fund
Accepts applications
The Williams Family Fund is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,200 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$121,200
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $240,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $93,420 | 5 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 5 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $121,200 | 6 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | R Jamison Williams 380 N Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300, Birmingham, MI 48009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 642-0333 |
| What to submit | Exempt organizations under sec 501(c)(3)of internal revenue code should submit a detailed request, indcluding proposed grant use. A copy of the applicants IRS determination letter is required |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted at anytime notice of approval, rejection or requests for additional informatio |
| Restrictions | All applications are reviewed by the board of directors |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | $101,200 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Opera Detroit Opera | General | $50,000 |
| Cranbrook Educatinal Cranbrook Educational | General | $20,000 |
| GLAM4GOOD Foundation GLAM4GOOD Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Henry Ford Health Henry Ford Health | General | $15,000 |
| Christ CHRCH Cranbrook Christ Church Cranbrook | General | $9,200 |
| Angels Place Angels Place | General | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen B Williams
- R Jamison Williams Jr
- Wendy W Powers
- Richard E Rassel III
Questions people ask
Does The Williams Family Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted at anytime notice of approval, rejection or requests for additional informatio.
How much does The Williams Family Fund give?
$121,200 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Williams Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen B Williams (Treasurer), R Jamison Williams Jr (Pres/Dir), Wendy W Powers (Vice Preside) and Richard E Rassel III (Director).