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Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 260796372

Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $239,700 the year before.

6% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$239,70019$5.4 million
2024$270,00016$5.7 million

How to apply

Elizabeth P and Harold R 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas15$265,000
Missouri1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Logos Preparatory Academy
Sugar Land, TX
Support child development through education$110,000
South Texas School of Law
Houston, TX
Support of general fund$50,000
Klein Isd FFA
Klein, TX
Support student development through agricultural education$25,000
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
Support of programs committed to both academic excellence and the christian mission to impact the lives of students and change the world.$15,000
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Support teachhouston fund$15,000
Barnyard Buddies
Klein, TX
Support student development through agricultural education$10,000
Grace Community Fellowship West
Katy, TX
Support to develop friendships built on covenant love, mutual responsibility and faithfulness$8,000
National Charity League Inc - Brazos Belles Chapter
Fulshear, TX
Fostering the mother-daughter relationship through an ongoing commitment to philanthropy, culture and leadership$8,000
James Dick Foundation
Round Top, TX
Support of musical education$6,000
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Cypress, TX
Support to offer the entire family of faith, from babies to senior adults, opportunities to belong, express faith in worship, deepen understanding of the bible, make lasting friendships, and offer service to god.$5,000
Lunches of Love
Rosenberg, TX
Helping to end childhood hunger by providing nutritious sack lunches during school holidays and weekends$5,000
United Federation of Doll Clubs Inc
Kansas City, MO
Support of programs with the mission of preserving and promoting the art of doll collecting.$5,000
Magnolia City Brass Band
Houston, TX
Inspiring deep connections through powerful virtuosic musical performances$2,000
Rosebud Volunteer Fire Department
Rosebud, TX
Support of rural fire department$2,000
The Sons of the Republic of Texas
Bay City, TX
To organize and promote public recognition of dates and places of historical significance to the republic of texas$2,000
Town Square Community Foundation
Rosebud, TX
Support of general fund$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams Foundation give?

$270,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.

Who runs Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Sara Blair (President/Treasurer), Rodney C Koenig (Secretary), Marvin L Mohn (Assistant Vice President) and Ann Miles (Assistant Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.

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