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Four W'S Foundation

Preselected recipients only Frontenac, Missouri · EIN 921481753

Four W'S Foundation is a private foundation in Frontenac, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,005 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,005. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $30,000 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,0002$331,127
2024$65,0053$281,735

How to apply

Four W'S 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Four W'S Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri2$60,005
Colorado1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Crossing
Chesterfield, MO
Program support$55,005
University of Colo Foundation Giving Cu
Denver, CO
Program support$5,000
Barnes Jewish Foundation
St Loius, MO
Program support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Four W'S Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Four W'S Foundation give?

$65,005 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Four W'S Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Mikel Williamson (President & Treasurer), Stephanie Williamson (Vice-President & Secretary), Claire Williamson (Director) and Kate Williamson (Director).

What does Four W'S Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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