The Beth and Lee Williams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Beth and Lee Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$15,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$165,724
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $15,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $0 | 0 | $145,393 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 | $150,390 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 1 | $165,724 |
How to apply
The Beth and Lee Williams 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 Beth and Lee Williams Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDRF | General support of their mission to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat t1d and its complications | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William L Williams III
- Elizabeth Williams McDonald
- William L Williams IV
Questions people ask
Does The Beth and Lee Williams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Beth and Lee Williams Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Beth and Lee Williams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William L Williams III (Director/Chairman), Elizabeth Williams McDonald (Director/Vice Chairman) and William L Williams IV (Director/Secretary-Treasur).
What does The Beth and Lee Williams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.