Williams McClain Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Williams McClain Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Martinsville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,300 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,300
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$76,028
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,900 the year before.
21% 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 | $9,950 | 14 | $92,736 |
| 2024 | $17,900 | 19 | $92,017 |
| 2025 | $27,300 | 14 | $76,028 |
How to apply
| Contact | James McClain 208 Lester Street, Martinsville, VA 24112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 632-5662 |
| What to submit | Letter; name of organization; brief description of organization; amount requested |
What Williams McClain Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 14 | $27,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Innocation Corridor | To promote economic development in the local community | $10,000 |
| Martinsville - Henry County Family YMCA | To support community services | $5,000 |
| United Way | To support community services | $4,500 |
| Grace Network | To support community crisis organization | $2,000 |
| Centra Foundation | To help improve community health systems | $1,500 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation | To support higher education in local community | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Arts | To further art appreciation in the community | $1,000 |
| Rooster Walk Inc | To support local scholarship program | $600 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To support terminally ill children | $500 |
| The Warming Center | To support homelessness relief | $500 |
| Camp Kum-Be-Yah | To support outdoor enrichment of children in central virginia | $250 |
| Young Life Martinsville-Henry County | To support children community services | $250 |
| Boys and Girls Club | To support community children's programs | $100 |
| Figsboro Ruritan Club | To further community oriented causes and scholarship awards | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James McClain
- Charles T Williams III
- David McI Williams
- Bernadette J Stowe
- Charlotte W McClain
Questions people ask
Does Williams McClain Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Williams McClain Charitable Foundation give?
$27,300 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Williams McClain Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James McClain (President), Charles T Williams III (Vice President), David McI Williams (Secretary) and Bernadette J Stowe (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Williams McClain Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.