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Sam Williams Foundation is a private trust based in COMMERCE TWP, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is J Donald Cairns. It holds total assets of $436K. Annual income is reported at $929K. Total assets have decreased from $826K in 2011 to $653K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Utah. According to available records, Sam Williams Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $480K, with a median grant of $12K. The foundation has distributed between $59K and $289K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $289K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and Wisconsin and Utah. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$21K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sam Williams Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, WI, UT.
Sam Williams Foundation has distributed a total of $480K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K.
Sam Williams Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sam Williams Foundation is headquartered in COMMERCE TWP, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg G Williams | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$62K
Total Assets
$653K
Fair Market Value
$614K
Net Worth
$653K
Grants Paid
$59K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$14K
Distribution Amount
$32K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$480K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$12K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way ForUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Detroit, MI | $23K | 2023 |
| Hospitality HouseUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Walled Lake, MI | $13K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Of PontiacUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Pontiac, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| United Way Of NorthernUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Ogden, UT | $8K | 2023 |
| Ycc Family Crisis CenterUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Ogden, UT | $4K | 2023 |
| Eaa Aviation FoundationRESTRICTED GIFT | Oshkosh, WI | $75K | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Of Oakland CountyUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Pontiac, MI | $10K | 2020 |
| Grace Centers Of HopeUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Pontiac, MI | $10K | 2020 |
| The LeonardoUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2020 |