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Also known as: C/O DAVID B WILLIAMS
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Williams Cookie Jar Foundation is a private trust based in WESTPORT, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is David B Williams Trustee. It holds total assets of $400K. Annual income is reported at $118K. Total assets have decreased from $637K in 2011 to $400K 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 2018 to 2024. According to available records, Williams Cookie Jar Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $180K in 2020 to $60K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $360K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $180K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, Virginia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Williams Cookie Jar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, VA.
Williams Cookie Jar Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $180K.
Williams Cookie Jar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Williams Cookie Jar Foundation is headquartered in WESTPORT, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David B Williams | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$65K
Total Assets
$400K
Fair Market Value
$400K
Net Worth
$400K
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$21K
Distribution Amount
$19K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Futures ProjectUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Green Farm AcademyUNRESTRICTED USE | Westport, CT | $50K | 2024 |
| ImentorUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Success Academy Charter SchoolsUNRESTRCITED USE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Uja-FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityUNRESRTRICTED USE | New Haven, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Als AssociationUNRESTRICTED USE | Arlington, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Velodrome Development FoundationUNRESTRCITED USE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2021 |