Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc
The Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for, a private foundation based in Weston, Massachusetts, supports programs and organizations serving children with special needs, including efforts to help children find adoptive homes and support group homes while children await permanent families. The endowment was created by Jack and Marci Williams in 2000, according to its website.
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc at a glance
In short: Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc gave $253K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,500
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,250
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $1,370,418
- -18.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (84% 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 Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc
- 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 136, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 647-9339
Website: https://www.jackwilliamswednesdayschild.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Ann's Home ($60K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 29 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 16% to recipients in New Hampshire; the filing also lists Illinois at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $40K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 266% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2022) to $253K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Home Methuen, MA | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $60,000 |
| George H and Irene L Walker Home for Children Inc Needham, MA | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $40,000 |
| Italian Home for Children Inc Jamaica Plain, MA | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Inc Newton, MA | Assist special needs, adoptive, and/or other children with finding permanent homes. | $40,000 |
| Spaulding Youth Center Foundation Inc Northfield, NH | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $40,000 |
| Bay State Community Services Inc (Dianne Devanna Center) Braintree, MA | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $8,000 |
| Boston CASA Inc Boston, MA | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $8,000 |
| Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc Brockton, MA | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $8,000 |
| CASA Project Inc Worcester, MA | Assistance to residential home and related services for special needs children and families. | $8,000 |
| Alzheimer Association Chicago, IL | Grants to Other Nonprofit Organizations. | $500 |
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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 | $1,370,418 | $138,051 | $445,883 | $252,500 | 10 | $252,500 | $38,863 | $94,995 |
| 2023 | $1,676,960 | $71,747 | $454,943 | $253,000 | 10 | $253,000 | — | $106,837 |
| 2022 | $2,052,775 | $155,051 | $460,394 | $252,000 | 9 | $252,000 | $36,781 | $127,607 |
| 2021 | $3,056,074 | $245,951 | $563,287 | — | — | — | $232,376 | — |
| 2020 | $3,247,351 | $240,943 | $530,764 | — | — | — | $212,477 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc reported a distributable amount of $95K 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
The endowment’s website says it was established to help special needs children find loving adoptive homes and that it uses grants to support programs contributing to that goal. Its website also describes support for agencies and group homes serving special needs children.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the types of organizations supported. St. Ann’s Home says it operates residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children, community-based group homes, and other community-oriented programs. The Italian Home for Children says it provides programs for children and families facing emotional, behavioral, and educational challenges. Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange says it works to find permanent homes for children in foster care, including sibling groups and children who are harder to place. Boston CASA and CASA Project describe recruiting and supporting court-appointed volunteers who advocate for children in foster care who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the endowment gave $252,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $24,000.
The largest grants were $60,000 to St. Ann’s Home in Methuen, Massachusetts, and $40,000 each to the George H. and Irene L. Walker Home for Children in Needham, Massachusetts; the Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange in Newton, Massachusetts; and Spaulding Youth Center Foundation in Northfield, New Hampshire. Each grant of $40,000 to the Walker Home, Italian Home, and Spaulding Youth Center was described as assistance to a residential home and related services for special needs children and families. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange grant was for helping special needs, adoptive, and/or other children find permanent homes.
The endowment also gave $8,000 each to Bay State Community Services’ Dianne DeVanna Center, Boston CASA, Brockton Area Multi-Services, and CASA Project. The filing describes these grants as assistance to residential homes and related services for special needs children and families. The remaining $500 grant went to the Alzheimer Association for grants to other nonprofit organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack B. Williams as president and director; Marcelle P. Williams as treasurer and director; Susan Petersen as secretary and director; and Tom Warden as vice president and director.
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc is led by Jack B. Williams, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack B. Williams
President & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Marcelle P. Williams
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Petersen
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Warden
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $131K, to Jack B Williams (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc
How much does Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc give each year?
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc gave $253K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $253K across 10 grants.
What is Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc's typical grant size?
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $25,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc give grants?
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (16%).
Does Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc's largest grantees?
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Ann's Home ($60,000), George H and Irene L Walker Home for Children Inc ($40,000) and Italian Home for Children Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc?
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc fund?
The endowment’s website says it was established to help special needs children find loving adoptive homes and that it uses grants to support programs contributing to that goal. Its website also describes support for agencies and group homes serving special needs children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc?
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 Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc's EIN?
Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3500449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jack & Marci Williams Endowment for Wednesdays Child Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jack-and-marci-williams-endowment-for-wednesdays-child-inc-morg_7e859b0df73e40b5a1985bf91b47c454
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