Williams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Duluth, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,200 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$19,200
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$315,195
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,400 the year before.
68% 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 | $14,500 | 14 | $295,519 |
| 2024 | $16,400 | 16 | $303,805 |
| 2025 | $19,200 | 22 | $315,195 |
How to apply
Williams Family 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 Williams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $12,500 |
| New York | 7 | $4,700 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Camp Menogyn | General support | $2,000 |
| Chum | General support | $1,500 |
| Damiano Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Three Fifty Dot Org | General support | $1,000 |
| NRDC | General support | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartla | General support | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Northlan | General support | $1,000 |
| PBS North | General support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General support | $1,000 |
| St Luke Presbyterian CH | General | $1,000 |
| YMCA Seven Fires | General support | $1,000 |
| Ica Foodshelf | General support | $1,000 |
| Liberty Community Churc | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary | General support | $1,000 |
| Mid Hudson Heritage Ctr | General support | $500 |
| Ecolibriumthree | General support | $500 |
| Mending the Sacred Hoop | General support | $500 |
| White Earth Land Recove | General support | $500 |
| Domestic Abuse Interven | General support | $500 |
| Grace Smith House | General support | $500 |
| YMCA Camp Icaghowan | General support | $500 |
| Dutchess Community Coll | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Leigh E Williams
Questions people ask
Does Williams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williams Family Foundation give?
$19,200 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Williams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leigh E Williams (President).
What does Williams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.