The Larry and Marianne Williams Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Established in 2008, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple states. The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of trustees and professional leadership, with all board members and executive staff serving without compensation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+77.7% YoY
Grant Count
46
+21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+46.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry and Marianne Williams reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable organizations and educational institutions across its service regions.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$20,000
Average Grant
$89,000–$178,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary concentration in:
- Idaho (primary focus, including Boise and Nampa)
- Arizona (including Phoenix)
- California
- Florida (including Orlando)
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $11,467,951
- Total revenues: $2,913,503
- Total expenses: $2,859,620
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Growth:
- Total assets grew from $6.1 million in 2011 to $11.5 million in 2024
- Annual giving increased from $118,000 in 2020 to $1.6 million in 2023
- Peak grantmaking activity occurred in 2022 with $3.1 million distributed across 20 grants
Expense Ratio: 441% (reflecting the foundation's significant annual distributions relative to its revenue)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,467,951 | $11,414,068 | $12,168,825 |
| Revenue | $2,913,503 | $368,539 | $4,418,747 |
| Expenses | $2,859,620 | $1,627,063 | $1,789,753 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,807,125 | $1,579,342 | $1,573,837 |
| Net Investment Income | $428,954 | $318,290 | $4,383,666 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,405,407 | $572,597 | $606,189 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boise State University ($750,000), Buena Vista Sports Academy ($225,000), Greenleaf Friends Academy ($203,850).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CLASSICAL SCHOOLS OF IDAHO FRUITLAND, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $26,000 |
| ANGEL WINGS NETWORK INC WEISER, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| BOISE STATE - THE CENTER BOISE, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY BOISE, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $750,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NAMPA NAMPA, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| BUENA VISTA SPORTS ACADEMY SAINT JOHNS, FL | GENERAL OPERATING | $225,000 |
| CAMBRIDGE PTSA CAMBRIDGE, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| CAMP RAINBOW GOLD INC BOISE, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| CELEBRATION CHURCH NAMPA, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $45,000 |
| COLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS MERIDIAN, ID | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees and Officers:
- Larry D. Williams (Principal Officer)
- Cory Williams
- R. Todd Olszewski
- Chad Johnson
- William Mulder
- G. Brett Seward
- Branden Rudd (Chief Executive Officer)
All trustees and the CEO serve on a voluntary basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CORY WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| R TODD OLSZEWSKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHAD JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM MULDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| G BRETT SEWARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRANDEN RUDD | CEO | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational initiatives including the establishment of the Williams Family Multicultural Children's Literacy Collaborative and grants to support education innovation districts. The foundation has also made grants to support riverside education initiatives and near-northwest area improvements through partnerships with regional universities.
Generous Gift Establishes Williams Family Multicultural Children\u2019s\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Larry and Marianne Williams fund?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable organizations and educational institutions across its service regions.
How do I apply for a grant from Larry and Marianne Williams?
**Grant Activity:** • Total assets: $11.4–$11.5 million • Annual giving: $1.6–$2.8 million (varies by year) • Total grants awarded (historical): 79 grants totaling $7 million • Median grant size: $20,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $1,000,000 • Average grant size: $89,000–$178,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Buena Vista Sports Academy: $225,000 • Greenleaf Friends Academy: $203,850 • Nampa Christian Schools: $200,000 **Application Process:** The foundation makes contributions to preselecte…
Where does Larry and Marianne Williams make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary concentration in: • Idaho (primary focus, including Boise and Nampa) • Arizona (including Phoenix) • California • Florida (including Orlando) • Missouri • North Carolina • Texas • Utah
What size grants does Larry and Marianne Williams award?
In 2024, Larry and Marianne Williams awarded 46 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Larry and Marianne Williams required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Larry and Marianne Williams reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Larry and Marianne Williams's EIN?
Larry and Marianne Williams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2029619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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