Williams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 47 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $691,200 the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $691,200 | 43 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 47 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
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 Williams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 42 | $986,433 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Cancer Advisors | To further charitable works | $100,000 |
| Prokids | To further charitable works | $100,000 |
| The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | To further charitable works | $100,000 |
| Findlay Market | To further charitable works | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Nky | To further charitable works | $50,000 |
| Music Hall Revitalization | To further charitable works | $48,333 |
| Taft Museum of Art | To further charitable works | $42,000 |
| Talbert House | To further charitable works | $37,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | To further charitable works | $35,000 |
| Children's Home of Cincinnati DBA Best Point | To further charitable works | $30,000 |
| Artswave | To further charitable works | $27,000 |
| 1N5 | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| Catholic Leadership Institute | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| Easterseals Tristate | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| St Xavier Church | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| United Way | To further charitable works | $25,000 |
| Beechwood Home | To further charitable works | $22,500 |
| Bloc Ministries | To further charitable works | $20,000 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundation | To further charitable works | $20,000 |
| Cise | To further charitable works | $18,000 |
| Ennis Tait Ministries | To further charitable works | $15,000 |
| Tri-State Trails DBA Crown Cincinnati | To further charitable works | $15,000 |
| Musc Foundation | To further charitable works | $12,500 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | To further charitable works | $11,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Community Matters Cincinnati Inc | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc - Camp Joy | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stones | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| The Christ Hospital | To further charitable works | $10,000 |
| The Karen Welling Memorial Foundation | To further charitable works | $8,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Living Arrangment for the Developmentally Disabled | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Madeleine Gordon Gift of Life Foundation | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Melanoma Know More | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
| Ohio Justice & Policy Center | To further charitable works | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence H Kyte Jr
- Ryan Kyte
- Sharon W Frisbie
- Thomas L Williams
- W Joseph Williams Jr
- Richard F Williams
- Carolyn A Pichardo
- Michaela Frisbie Facchinei
Questions people ask
Does Williams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williams Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Williams Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence H Kyte Jr (President), Ryan Kyte (Trustee), Sharon W Frisbie (Trustee) and Thomas L Williams (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Williams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and faith communities.