Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milford, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $24K.
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation gave $48K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,190
- +60.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,884
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $59,041
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The CMT Research Foundation ($18K). Together the top 7 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation gives
- Giving grew 201% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The CMT Research Foundation Atlanta, GA | MedicalDental Research relating to CMT disease | $18,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Bowie, MD | Medical research related to epilepsy | $12,000 |
| New England Public Media Springfield, MA | Support public broadcasting | $6,000 |
| Springfield Boys and Girls Springfield, MA | Youth Development physical fitness | $6,000 |
| Drummond Island Historical Society Drummond Island, MI | Support historical museum on Drummond Island | $3,000 |
| Carls Family YMCA Milford, MI | Youth Development physical fitness | $3,000 |
| Drummond Veterans Memorial Drummond Island, MI | Veterans services Drummond Island | $190 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,041 | $26,040 | $50,095 | $48,190 | 7 | — | $24,135 | $12,542 |
| 2024 | $83,096 | $23,415 | $33,221 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,000 | $20,194 | $12,669 |
| 2023 | $92,555 | $14,384 | $17,088 | $17,000 | 4 | $17,000 | $14,296 | $14,228 |
| 2022 | $99,614 | $10,911 | $20,563 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,000 | $6,348 | $14,997 |
| 2021 | $109,266 | $10,308 | $16,552 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $8,730 | $14,077 |
| 2020 | $115,510 | $11,401 | $16,859 | $15,000 | 3 | — | $9,568 | $14,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald C Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J Williams Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas J Williams (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Through 12621
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation
How much does Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation give each year?
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation gave $48K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,884, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation give grants?
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and Maryland (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (2 grants) and Drummond Island, MI (2 grants).
Does Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's largest grantees?
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The CMT Research Foundation ($18,000), Epilepsy Foundation ($12,000) and New England Public Media ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation?
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
How much is Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's EIN?
Drs Tom and Lowell Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3664021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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