Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation
The Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bedford Hills, New York. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $2,236,000, including substantial support for The Nature Conservancy and organizations working in wildlife conservation, rehabilitation, and education.
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $172K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,236,000
- +1620.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +333.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $172,000
- +296.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $47,796,243
- +2923.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 94, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Phone: (202) 862-1880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in several states. The largest reported share of grant dollars went to Virginia (89%), followed by Montana (6%). The filing also reports shares for California (1%), Washington (1%), and New Jersey (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Use. | $2,000,000 |
| Blackfoot Challenge Ovando, MT | General Use. | $140,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | General Use. | $25,000 |
| French American School of Puget Sound (Fasps) Mercer Island, WA | General Use. | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Center Kapaau, HI | General Use. | $10,000 |
| Hawkwatch International Salt Lake City, UT | General Use. | $10,000 |
| Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | General Use. | $10,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund New York, NY | General Use. | $8,000 |
| The Raptor Trust Millington, NJ | General Use. | $5,000 |
| Austin Bat Refuge Austin, TX | General Use. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,796,243 | $49,025,751 | $2,810,498 | $2,236,000 | 13 | $2,236,000 | $48,998,253 | $1,633,898 |
| 2023 | $1,580,990 | $36,330,471 | $150,000 | $130,000 | 3 | $130,000 | $1,316,398 | $752,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include conserving lands and waters, protecting natural resources, and caring for wildlife. For example, The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Blackfoot Challenge says it coordinates efforts to conserve and enhance natural resources and the rural way of life in the Blackfoot Watershed.
Other grantees describe work that includes raptor conservation and research, care and rehabilitation for injured or orphaned wildlife, and public education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $2,236,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $2,000,000 to The Nature Conservancy and $140,000 to Blackfoot Challenge. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Aquarium of the Pacific; $10,000 each to French American School of Puget Sound, Hawaii Wildlife Center, HawkWatch International, and Teton Raptor Center; and $8,000 to Wild Bird Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James A. Attwood Jr. as President and Treasurer, Leslie K. Williams as Vice President, and Samantha K. Attwood as Secretary.
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation is led by James A. Attwood Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James A. Attwood Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie K. Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha K. Attwood
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation
How much does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation give each year?
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 3 grants.
What is Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $172,000, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation give grants?
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (6%).
Does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($2,000,000), Blackfoot Challenge ($140,000) and Aquarium of the Pacific ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation?
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation reported $47.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include conserving lands and waters, protecting natural resources, and caring for wildlife. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1774908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Attwood Williams Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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