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Williams-Sonoma Inc. Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. It holds total assets of $8.1M. Annual income is reported at $658K. Total assets have grown from $75K in 2011 to $8.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Williams-Sonoma Inc. Foundation has made 332 grants totaling $5.1M, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $651K and $2.3M annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $2.3M distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 249 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Tennessee, New York, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$204K
Based on 227 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-Sonoma Inc. Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 332 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, TN, NY.
Williams-Sonoma Inc. Foundation has distributed a total of $5.1M across 332 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M.
Williams-Sonoma Inc. Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Foundation (the Foundation) was established in September 2005 as a California corporation organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes. The Foundation receives support on a discretionary basis from Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the Corporation). The primary purpose of the Foundation is to engage in charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) of 1986, as amended, or corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law. The Foundation primarily awards disaster relief grants to employees of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. who are needy or distressed due to disasters and awards matching gifts to nonprofit organizations on behalf of employees. The Foundation also provides grants for purposes including support towards healthy children/healthy mothers, education, healthy home (includes disaster relief, homelessness), LGBTQ issues, racial equity, gender gap.
Williams-Sonoma Inc. Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Over | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Yee | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karalyn Smith | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey E Howie | Board Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Alber | Board Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$8.5M
Fair Market Value
$8.5M
Net Worth
$8.5M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
$213K
Net Investment Income
$432K
Distribution Amount
$423K
Total Grants
332
Total Giving
$5.1M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
249
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children'S ResearchGeneral Support | Memphis, TN | $324K | 2024 |
| Greenwave Organization CorpGeneral Support | New Haven, CT | $250K | 2024 |
| NaacpGeneral Support | Baltimore, MD | $100K | 2024 |
| Bright Funds FoundationEmployee Matching Grant | San Jose, CA | $80K | 2024 |
| National Urban LeagueGeneral Support | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Jackie Robinson FoundationGeneral Support | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Share Our StrengthGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2024 |
| Asian Law CaucusGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| San Francisco Education FundGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of MemphisLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2024 |
| Unidos Por La MusicaLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Ontario, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Northeast MsLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Corinth, MS | $10K | 2024 |
| Camba Housing WorksLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| CuryjLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| The Hidden Genius ProjectLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| Project 150General Support | Las Vegas, NV | $10K | 2024 |
| Desoto County Dream CenterLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Horn Lake, MS | $10K | 2024 |
| Miles Of FreedomGeneral Support | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2024 |
| Urban League Of PortlandLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Portland, OR | $5K | 2024 |
| Jamestown Charitable Foundation IncGeneral Support | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2024 |
| New Jersey SeedsLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Newark, NJ | $5K | 2024 |
| Life Changes And Wellness SpecialLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Oklahoma City, OK | $5K | 2024 |
| Isles IncLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Trenton, NJ | $5K | 2024 |
| The Immigrant And Refugee CommunityLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Portland, OR | $5K | 2024 |
| Sox Of Love IncGeneral Support | Okla City, OK | $5K | 2024 |
| Sunshine On A Ranney DayGeneral Support | Roswell, GA | $5K | 2024 |
| Tharros Place IncGeneral Support | Savahhah, GA | $5K | 2024 |
| To Celebrate LifeGeneral Support | Kentfield, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Catawba County Hispanic MinistryLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Hickory, NC | $5K | 2024 |
| Exodus Outreach FoundationLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Hickory, NC | $5K | 2024 |
| Students Without Mothers IncLocal Corporate Citizenship Program | Mableton, GA | $5K | 2024 |
| Mary Abbott House Child Advocacy CeGeneral Support | Norman, OK | $3K | 2024 |
| Hbc Champions FoundationGeneral Support | Norman, OK | $3K | 2024 |
| Katlin StaelensRelief Aid | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| Golden Gate National Parks ConservaTunnel Project | San Francisco, CA | $120K | 2023 |
| No Kid HungryGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $81K | 2023 |