Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation

PENOBSCOT, ME EIN: 04-6044714

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

-24.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-27.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Massachusetts $310K (39%)

New Hampshire $162K (20%)

Florida $159K (20%)

Connecticut $58K (7%)

Virginia $27K (3%)

North Carolina $26K (3%)

Oregon $19K (2%)

Maine $14K (2%)

+4 more states

States

California Connecticut Florida Hawaii Massachusetts Maine North Carolina New Hampshire New York Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AltonBendBostonBradfordBuzzards BayCanaanCaryCornish FlatDanvilleFort MyersHanapepeHinghamHullLakelandLebanonLincolnManometMiamiMount DesertNew York

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Captains for Clean Water ($25,000), Overlook Food Awareness Resource Ma ($7,000), South Shore Health ($7,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICARES STAMFORD, CT	HURRICANE HELENE	$3,100
CANAAN FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOCIATION CANAAN, NH	GENERAL GRANT	$5,000
CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER FORT MYERS, FL	GENERAL GRANT	$25,000
FRIENDS OF MASCOMA FOUNDATION CANAAN, NH	GENERAL GRANT	$2,000
GALA COMMUNITY CENTER WOLFEBORO, NH	GENERAL GRANT	$3,500
HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK INC FORT MYERS, FL	GENERAL GRANT	$4,000
LAKELAND BIBLE CHURCH LAKELAND, FL	GENERAL GRANT	$5,000
MANOMET INC MANOMET, MA	GENERAL GRANT	$700
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA	GRANT	$700
MSPCA ANIMAL CAREADOPTION CENTERS BOSTON, MA	GENERAL GRANT	$800

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $700 to $52,800. **Recent Giving Activity:** The foundation distributed $98,600 in grants during its most recent fiscal year (2024).

Where does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Florida.

What size grants does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation award?

In 2024, Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $99K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation's EIN?

Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6044714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.