Williams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,900 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$34,900
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,400 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $24,950 | 23 | $529,338 |
| 2024 | $23,400 | 18 | $599,244 |
| 2025 | $34,900 | 22 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
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 Williams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 18 | $27,900 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters in Circles | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Woodmont Christian Contribution | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Flint Global | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Nashville Masters Gardners | Charitable support | $2,200 |
| Friends of Randor Lake State Park | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Nashville Resuce Mission | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| New Beginnings | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Brentwood Academy | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Blue Monarch | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| First Art Museum | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Metro Nashville Parks Foundation | Charitable support for coleman rec center | $1,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy of the Universty of Nashville | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Patriot Foundation | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| The Junior League of Nashville Inc | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Charitable support | $500 |
| Mid Cumberland Meals on Wheels | Charitbale support | $500 |
| Moonlight Foundation | Charitable support | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable support | $500 |
| Voices for A Safer Tennessee Coalition | Charitable support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill Williams
- Dana Williams
- Shay Williams
Questions people ask
Does Williams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williams Family Foundation give?
$34,900 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Williams Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bill Williams (President), Dana Williams (Treasurer & Secretary) and Shay Williams (Director).
What does Williams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and education.