B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $706,893 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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$706,893
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $151,517 the year before.
20% 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 | $283,456 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $151,517 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $706,893 | 20 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
B Robert Williamson Jr 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $320,883 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $148,333 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Chapel Hill Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Pave Schoolspave Academy Charter School | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Children's Village | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Harlem Grown | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Boys Club of New York | General operating support | $33,333 |
| Stanly County Family YMCA | General operating support | $33,333 |
| Culture for One | General operating support | $27,500 |
| New Life of New York City | General operating support | $25,000 |
| NYU School of Social Work | Adaptive leadership | $20,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing | General operating support | $15,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Connections Mentor Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Horizons at St David's | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Naked Angels Theater Company LTD | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Piste | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy New York | General operating support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline C Williamson
- Richard L Chilton Jr
- Ann Colley
- James Chappelle Hill III
- Charles Aycock McLendon Jr
- Alexander Tucker Robertson
- Caroline Costner Williamson
- Benjamin Robert Williamson III
- Allison Overgaard
Questions people ask
Does B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation give?
$706,893 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caroline C Williamson (Director, President, Treasurer), Richard L Chilton Jr (Director, Senior Vice President), Ann Colley (Director) and James Chappelle Hill III (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.