The Alkek and Williams Foundation
Accepts applications
The Alkek and Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 36 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 34 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Williams 1100 Louisiana Suite 5250, Houston, TX 77002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 652-6600 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Application guidelines available upon request |
| Restrictions | State of Texas |
What The Alkek and Williams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 32 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Ballet Foundation | Program support | $500,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | Program support | $200,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Program support | $167,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Theatre Under the Stars | Program support | $53,825 |
| Alley Theatre | Program support | $25,000 |
| Performing Arts Houston | Program support | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce | Program support | $22,000 |
| Gaston Lenotre Culinary Endowment and Scholarship Inc | Program support | $13,500 |
| Avenue 360 Health and Wellness | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hobby Center Foundation | Program support | $7,500 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Program support | $6,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Asia Society Texas Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Houston Children's Charity | Program support | $5,000 |
| Knowautism Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Program support | $5,000 |
| Men of Distinction of Greater Houston | Program support | $2,500 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Program support | $2,000 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | Program support | $1,500 |
| Japan-America Society of Houston (Jash) | Program support | $1,500 |
| The Woman's Fund | Program support | $1,500 |
| Advocates of A Latino Museum and Visual Arts & Archives Complex in Houston | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cancare Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Discovery Green Conservancy | Program support | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Program support | $1,000 |
| Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Life Houston | Program support | $1,000 |
| Mission of Yahweh | Program support | $1,000 |
| River Oaks Foundation Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston Inc | Program support | $500 |
| National Ms Society | Program support | $500 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Program support | $500 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Alumni of Greater Houston | Program support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Williams
- Charles Williams
- Randa Williams
Questions people ask
Does The Alkek and Williams Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application guidelines available upon request.
How much does The Alkek and Williams Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs The Alkek and Williams Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Williams (Trustee), Charles Williams (Trustee) and Randa Williams (Trustee).
What does The Alkek and Williams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.