Williams Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,000 | 10 | $814,657 |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America Geoffrey Brougher 75 S Clinton Ave Ste 600, Rochester, NY 14604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 546-9104, geoffrey.brougher@bofa.com |
| Restrictions | Limited to 4 county area surrounding ontario county, ny |
What Williams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva Concerts | Grant to support godspell | $20,000 |
| Geneva Light Opera | Grant to support the 2024 summer opera | $20,000 |
| Ability Partners Foundation | For playground equipment for geneva and canandaigua locations | $15,000 |
| Family Counseling Service of the Finger | Child and adolescent sexual abuse and other trauma services | $15,000 |
| Mercy Flight | Grant to support the mobile simulation lab 2.0 | $11,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Geneva | Program redesign and ongoing support of education and food service in the community | $10,000 |
| Geneva Music Festival | Support for artist compensation for public concerts and school performances | $9,000 |
| Geneva Theatre Guild | Funds to cover the cost of the royalties and artistic team members for two live on-line shows | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nozomi Williams
- Jillian Dart
- Cressida Dixon
- Bliss E Owen Cpa
- John M Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Williams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Williams Family Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Williams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nozomi Williams (President), Jillian Dart (Secretary), Cressida Dixon (Vice President) and Bliss E Owen Cpa (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Williams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.