D Williams Foundation
D Williams Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported making 10 charitable grants totaling $16,136 to organizations and individuals.
D Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: D Williams Foundation gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,136
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,614
- Median grant
- $561
- Total assets
- $39,064
- +681.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 D Williams Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1212 Bartlett St, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (281) 788-0485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Veritas Christian Academy ($5K). Together the top 8 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($780), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 2% to Iowa, 2% to a recipient with an unspecified state, and less than 1% to California. Listed Texas recipients include organizations in Houston and Bellaire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How D Williams Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas Christian Academy Bellaire, TX | Charitable Donation | $5,050 |
| Episcopal High School Bellaire, TX | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian School Houston, TX | Charitable Donation | $3,500 |
| Houston Texans Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable Donation | $888 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $780 |
| Lions Gate Donation Boone, IA | Charitable Donation | $368 |
| Calgary Humane Society | Charitable Donation | $250 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Charitable Donation | $200 |
| Best Buddies International Houston, TX | Charitable Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it received $60,000 in contributions and had general operating expenses that year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,064 | $60,000 | $25,936 | $16,136 | 10 | $16,136 | $700 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | — | — | — | $21 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $700 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 grantees included schools, youth and family programs, a food bank, a humane society, and other charitable recipients. Presbyterian School describes its mission as uniting family, school, and church in educating and supporting children, and providing a high-quality education in a Christian environment. The Houston Texans Foundation says it supports youth and families in Harris County through educational, financial, volunteer, and collaborative support, including programs focused on leadership, integrity, and character.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $16,136 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $27 to $5,050, with a median grant of $560. The largest grants included $5,050 to Veritas Christian Academy, $5,000 to Episcopal High School, and $3,500 to Presbyterian School, all in the Houston area. Other grants included $888 to the Houston Texans Foundation, $368 to Lions Gate Donation, and $200 to Houston Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Williams as chairman. Directors are Dominika Williams, Diego Williams, Leslie Hall, and Charlie Hall.
D Williams Foundation is led by Michael Williams, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Williams
Chairman
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Hall
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diego Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominika Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Hall
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/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 D Williams Foundation
How much does D Williams Foundation give each year?
D Williams Foundation gave $16K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is D Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
D Williams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $561, and its average grant was $1,614, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does D Williams Foundation give grants?
D Williams Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Bellaire, TX (2 grants).
Does D Williams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on D Williams Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (10 grants).
Who are D Williams Foundation's largest grantees?
D Williams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Veritas Christian Academy ($5,050), Episcopal High School ($5,000) and Presbyterian School ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($780), which are not listed by name. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is D Williams Foundation?
D Williams Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $700 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D Williams Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included schools, youth and family programs, a food bank, a humane society, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D Williams Foundation?
The foundation 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 D Williams Foundation's EIN?
D Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4256334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does D Williams 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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