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Williams Family Private Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Melissa Williams. It holds total assets of $19.6M. Annual income is reported at $12.8M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $19.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, Oregon, Colorado. According to available records, Williams Family Private Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $6.5M, with a median grant of $43K. Annual giving has grown from $1.9M in 2020 to $3M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M, with an average award of $190K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, North Carolina, California, which account for 59% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$283K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 5 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.
Williams Family Private Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, NC, CA.
Williams Family Private Foundation has distributed a total of $6.5M across 34 grants. The median grant size is $43K, with an average of $190K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.1M.
Williams Family Private Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Williams Family Private Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa F Williams | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey E Williams | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$19.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$19.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$6.5M
Average Grant
$190K
Median Grant
$43K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke UniversitySCHOOL OF BUSINESS | Durham, NC | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Foodcorps IncGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $1M | 2023 |
| North Carolina State Alumni AssociationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Raleigh, NC | $500K | 2023 |
| College TrackGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| United States Olympic And Paralympic FoundationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Colorado Springs, CO | $125K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of San FranciscoGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| University Of California San Francisco FoundationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $56K | 2023 |
| GlobalgivingGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Timmy Global HealthGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Greenwood, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Kqed IncGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Unicef UsaGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Simon Weisenthal CenterGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Project SoarGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $7K | 2022 |
| Pcd FoundationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Rochester, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Frankie Lemmon SchoolGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| ComoaaGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Foster Village CharlotteGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Christian ActionGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | St Charles, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $500K | 2020 |
| Tides FoundationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $500K | 2020 |
| Foundation For Mexican Art And CultureGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Aptos, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Ccm Hope Center SchoolGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Graniteville, SC | $16K | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (Ladf)GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| House Of ShineGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Grapevine, TX | $2K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA