Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bedford Hills, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$48.0 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $130,000 the year before.
85% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,000 | 3 | $42.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 13 | $48.0 million |
How to apply
Attwood Williams 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 Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Montana | 1 | $140,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $13,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | General use. | $2.0 million |
| Blackfoot Challenge | General use. | $140,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | General use. | $25,000 |
| French American School of Puget Sound (Fasps) | General use. | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Center | General use. | $10,000 |
| Hawkwatch International | General use. | $10,000 |
| Teton Raptor Center | General use. | $10,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund | General use. | $8,000 |
| The Raptor Trust | General use. | $5,000 |
| Austin Bat Refuge | General use. | $5,000 |
| Animals in Distress | General use. | $5,000 |
| Blue Mountain Wildlife | General use. | $5,000 |
| Rooster Haus Rescue | General use. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Attwood Jr
- Leslie K Williams
- Samantha K Attwood
Questions people ask
Does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James A Attwood Jr (President & Treasurer), Leslie K Williams (Vice President) and Samantha K Attwood (Secretary).
What does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.