Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation
The Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation is a private family foundation incorporated in Massachusetts in 1951 and based in Penobscot, Maine. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, the foundation has been designated as eligible to receive tax-deductible donations since February 1954.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$99K
-45.2% YoY
Grant Count
25
-24.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-27.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for:
- Historical and natural history societies
- Churches
- Arts and culture
- Animals and wildlife
- Health associations
- Food services
- Women's and social services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,134,762
- Total Revenue: $242,724
- Total Expenses: $192,087
- Net Income: $50,637
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,134,762 | $3,841,716 | $3,606,521 |
| Revenue | $242,724 | $224,699 | $209,186 |
| Expenses | $192,087 | $263,505 | $245,017 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $158,435 | $237,760 | $208,965 |
| Net Investment Income | $209,072 | $198,954 | $173,134 |
| Distributable Amount | $198,663 | $182,531 | $187,411 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE P BUTTNER | PRESIDENT | — | $27,000 |
| NANCY C ROSE | DIRECTOR | — | $3,000 |
| DR JENNIFER W WILLLIAMS | DIRECTOR | — | $3,000 |
| DUSTIN P LAVERACK | DIRECTOR | — | $3,000 |
| WARREN F BAKER ESQ | TREASURER | — | $3,000 |
| EMILY W ANDERSEN | CLERK | — | $700 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 212, Penobscot, ME 04476-0212
- Telephone: 207-702-0280
- EIN: 04-6044714
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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