The William Gerald Willett Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William Gerald Willett Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $665,010 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$665,010
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $598,627 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $444,471 | 13 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $598,627 | 16 | $14.2 million |
| 2025 | $665,010 | 18 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
The William Gerald Willett 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 The William Gerald Willett Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $285,000 |
| New York | 3 | $145,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,010 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | To support those affected by lewy body dementia through outreach, education, and research | $100,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | To promote, advocate, and support scientific research for the cure of ovarian cancer | $100,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | To provide exceptional care for children | $60,000 |
| Christine Willett Memorial Scholarship Program Saint Jerome Church | To provide financial assistance for higher education | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri and Kansas | To create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Prevention of cruelty, abuse and neglect of animals | $45,000 |
| No Kid Hungry - Share Our Strength | To end childhood hunger and poverty in the united states and abroad | $30,000 |
| Children's National Medical Center | To help find cures, fuel innovation and provide world-class care for every child | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of St Louis | To provide the comforts of home and care to families of seriously ill children | $25,000 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis | To rescue stray animals, provide them healthcare, and find adoptive homes | $25,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | To accelerate the next generation of parkinson's disease treatments | $25,000 |
| The Children's Heart Foundation | To help find cures, fuel innovation and provide world-class care for every child | $20,010 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | To accelerate the development of drugs to prevent, treat and cure alzheimer's disease | $20,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | To support young people who are homeless and victims of human trafficking | $20,000 |
| Duo Dogs Inc | To train and connect dogs to people with specific physical, emotional, and social needs | $20,000 |
| Lydia's House Inc | To end domestic violence by being a place of healing for abused adults and their children | $20,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo | To promote the welfare of animals and support animal rescue | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To advance cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer A Willett
- Jeffrey B Willett
- William M Willett
Questions people ask
Does The William Gerald Willett Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William Gerald Willett Charitable Foundation give?
$665,010 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The William Gerald Willett Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer A Willett (President/Sec./Treas.), Jeffrey B Willett (Director) and William M Willett (Director).
What does The William Gerald Willett Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.