Williamson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Williamson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tarboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,400 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$81,400
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $83,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $79,000 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $81,400 | 28 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Williamson 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 Williamson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 25 | $74,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossnore School | Educational | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Myers Park Presbyterian Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mount Academy | Educational | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Soceity | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wee Kirk Presbyterian Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Avery County Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Edgecombe County Public Schools Educational Foundation | Educational | $4,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Wing Haven | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cameron Art Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cape Fear Academy | Educational | $2,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church | Religious | $2,000 |
| Leading Into New Communities Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Linville Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Memory & Movement Charlotte | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Educational | $2,000 |
| The North Carolina State Agriculture Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Stepup Ministry | Religious | $1,400 |
| Edgecombe Cancer Support Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Southminster Inc | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harrison H Williamson
- Ashley W Anderson
- Catherine W West
Questions people ask
Does Williamson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williamson Family Foundation give?
$81,400 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Williamson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harrison H Williamson (Co-Trustee), Ashley W Anderson (Co-Trustee) and Catherine W West (Co-Trustee).
What does Williamson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.