Betty J and Robert P Williams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Betty J and Robert P Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $122,400 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $47,400. 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$122,400
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$47,400
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $112,645 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $112,645 | 33 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $122,400 | 29 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Betty J and Robert P Williams Family 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 Betty J and Robert P Williams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $90,400 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Elevator upgrade | $47,400 |
| First United Methodist Church Elkin NC | Annual support | $14,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy | Annual support | $7,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greensboro (William Booth Society) | Annual support | $5,000 |
| The Foundation Fighting Blindness | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Elkin Public Library | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Mayflower Hills Baptist Church | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Annual support | $3,000 |
| The Gideons International | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry | Annual support | $3,000 |
| Kakenya's Dream | Annual support | $2,000 |
| The Ark | Annual support | $2,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Have Faith Haiti Mission | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Heartcry Missionary Society | Annual support | $1,000 |
| National Pubic Radio | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Search Ministries | Annual support | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Annual support | $1,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Annual support | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media | Annual suport | $1,000 |
| 885 WFDD | Annual support | $500 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | Annual support | $500 |
| PBS North Carolina Foundation | Annual support | $500 |
| The Cloud Foundation | Annual support | $500 |
| Wcpe Radio | Annual support | $500 |
| Wunc Radio | Annual support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty Jane F Williams
- Robert Parker Williams Jr
- Ellen Williams Schumak
Questions people ask
Does Betty J and Robert P Williams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Betty J and Robert P Williams Family Foundation give?
$122,400 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Betty J and Robert P Williams Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Betty Jane F Williams (President/Treasurer), Robert Parker Williams Jr (Vice President/Secretary) and Ellen Williams Schumak (Vice President).
What does Betty J and Robert P Williams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and environment and conservation.