Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams is a Houston, Texas, private foundation that made 16 grants totaling $270,000 in filing year 2024. Its 2024 grants included support for education, student development, faith communities, childhood hunger relief, music education, and doll-collecting programs.
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams at a glance
In short: Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams gave $270K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,000
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,875
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $4,334,366
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams
- 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: P O Box 741709, Houston, TX 77274
Phone: (713) 977-6009
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Logos Preparatory Academy ($110K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 85 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2023) to $270K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Logos Preparatory Academy Sugar Land, TX | Support Child Development Through Education | $110,000 |
| South Texas School of Law Houston, TX | Support of General Fund | $50,000 |
| Klein ISD FFA Klein, TX | Support Student Development Through Agricultural Education | $25,000 |
| Houston Christian University Houston, TX | Support of programs committed to both academic excellence and the christian mission to impact the lives of students and change the world. | $15,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Support Teachhouston Fund | $15,000 |
| Barnyard Buddies Klein, TX | Support Student Development Through Agricultural Education | $10,000 |
| Grace Community Fellowship West Katy, TX | Support to develop friendships built on covenant love, mutual responsibility and faithfulness | $8,000 |
| National Charity League Inc - Brazos Belles Chapter Fulshear, TX | Fostering the mother-daughter relationship through an ongoing commitment to philanthropy, culture and leadership | $8,000 |
| James Dick Foundation Round Top, TX | Support of Musical Education | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Cypress, TX | Support to offer the entire family of faith, from babies to senior adults, opportunities to belong, express faith in worship, deepen understanding of the bible, make lasting friendships, and offer service to god. | $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 | $4,334,366 | $135,098 | $333,057 | $270,000 | 16 | $291,205 | $104,589 | $284,398 |
| 2023 | $4,532,266 | $181,779 | $296,887 | $239,700 | 19 | $258,625 | $143,517 | $293,170 |
| 2022 | $4,610,147 | $123,141 | $331,986 | $267,500 | 14 | $291,194 | $82,349 | $274,818 |
| 2021 | $4,811,769 | $346,840 | $318,892 | $260,150 | 18 | $278,163 | $306,111 | $289,162 |
| 2020 | $4,789,862 | $355,062 | $301,225 | $241,753 | 18 | — | $312,690 | $262,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams reported a distributable amount of $284K 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 working in areas including education and student development, religious life, hunger relief, music education, and the preservation and promotion of doll collecting.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Logos Preparatory Academy says it is a K–12 university-model school; Houston Christian University says its mission is to foster academic, spiritual, and professional excellence. Lunches of Love says it works to end childhood hunger in Fort Bend County by providing free lunches and care packages. The United Federation of Doll Clubs says it promotes research, education, conservation, collecting, and appreciation of dolls.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $270,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $110,000, with a median grant of $7,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $110,000 to Logos Preparatory Academy for child development through education; $50,000 to South Texas School of Law for its general fund; $25,000 to Klein ISD FFA for student development through agricultural education; and $15,000 each to Houston Christian University and the University of Houston. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Barnyard Buddies for student development through agricultural education, $8,000 each to Grace Community Fellowship West and the National Charity League’s Brazos Belles Chapter, and $6,000 to the James Dick Foundation for musical education. Lunches of Love and the United Federation of Doll Clubs each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sara Blair as president/treasurer; Rodney C Koenig as secretary; and Marvin L Mohn, Ann Miles, and Clark Blair as assistant vice presidents.
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams is led by Sara Blair, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Blair
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Marvin L. Mohn
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Rodney C. Koenig
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Ann Miles
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Clark Blair
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Diana Miles (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Florence Hoff (2020) — Assistant Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Sara Blair (President/Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams
How much does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams give each year?
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams gave $270K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $240K across 19 grants.
What is Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams's typical grant size?
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $16,875, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams give grants?
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams gives mostly in Texas: 98% 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), Klein, TX (2 grants) and Rosebud, TX (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams's largest grantees?
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams's largest 2024 grantees include Logos Preparatory Academy ($110,000), South Texas School of Law ($50,000) and Klein ISD FFA ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams?
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $284K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education and student development, religious life, hunger relief, music education, and the preservation and promotion of doll collecting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams?
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 Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams's EIN?
Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0796372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elizabeth P and Harold R Williams 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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