Four W'S Foundation
Four W'S Foundation is a private foundation, based in Frontenac, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $282K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $16K.
Four W'S Foundation at a glance
In short: Four W'S Foundation gave $65K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,005
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,668
- +44.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $281,735
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Four W'S Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Crossing ($55K). Together the top 3 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Four W'S Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 417% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Crossing Chesterfield, MO | Program Support | $55,005 |
| University of Colo Foundation Giving Cu Denver, CO | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Foundation St Loius, MO | Program Support | $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 | $281,735 | $18,241 | $67,633 | $65,005 | 3 | $65,005 | $15,613 | $15,595 |
| 2023 | $331,127 | $269,932 | $66,899 | $30,000 | 2 | $66,550 | $67,186 | $8,572 |
| 2022 | $190,000 | $200,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Four W'S Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Four W'S Foundation is led by Mikel Williamson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mikel Williamson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Williamson
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Kate Williamson
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Stephanie Williamson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $35K, to Kate Williamson (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Four W'S Foundation
How much does Four W'S Foundation give each year?
Four W'S Foundation gave $65K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is Four W'S Foundation's typical grant size?
Four W'S Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,668, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Four W'S Foundation give grants?
Four W'S Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%).
Does Four W'S Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Four W'S Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Four W'S Foundation?
Four W'S Foundation reported $282K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Four W'S Foundation's EIN?
Four W'S Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1481753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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