Linda P & Edward P Williams Family
The Linda P & Edward P Williams Family is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. In 2025, it reported 31 grants totaling $91,700 to charitable organizations.
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family at a glance
In short: Linda P & Edward P Williams Family gave $92K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,700
- +29.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,958
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $570,611
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Linda P & Edward P Williams Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6209 Loch Raven Dr, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 310-5160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linda P & Edward P Williams Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornell Lab of Ornithology ($8K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest reported shares went to New York (30%), the District of Columbia (19%), Georgia (9%), Maine (8%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Linda P & Edward P Williams Family gives
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General | $8,000 |
| National Ms Society New York, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Population Institute Washington, DC | General | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| The Nols Fund Lander, WY | General | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DC | General | $4,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | General | $4,000 |
| Wildaid San Francisco, CA | General | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570,611 | $122,958 | $107,430 | $91,700 | 31 | $91,700 | $103,553 | $65,945 |
| 2024 | $566,043 | $82,891 | $89,814 | $70,700 | 26 | $70,700 | $63,777 | $61,063 |
| 2023 | $572,966 | $30,499 | $22,837 | $12,500 | 6 | $12,500 | $20,162 | $52,812 |
| 2022 | $623,454 | $13,399 | $89,017 | $70,700 | 30 | $70,700 | — | $55,404 |
| 2021 | $682,057 | $54,386 | $71,316 | $58,000 | 24 | $58,000 | $41,063 | $64,036 |
| 2020 | $691,892 | $160,939 | $47,840 | $35,500 | 12 | — | $148,539 | $54,583 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linda P & Edward P Williams Family reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Animal Welfare Institute says it works to alleviate animal suffering and improve animal welfare; the Rainforest Trust says it protects endangered wildlife and the planet by creating rainforest reserves; and Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes a mission that includes providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services while protecting individual privacy and rights.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $91,700. Grants ranged from $200 to $8,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed awards were $8,000 each to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Habitat for Humanity, National MS Society, and Population Institute. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and $6,000 to The NOLS Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy Williams and Linda B. Williams as trustees.
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda B. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Linda P & Edward P Williams Family
How much does Linda P & Edward P Williams Family give each year?
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family gave $92K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 26 grants.
What is Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's typical grant size?
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,958, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Linda P & Edward P Williams Family give grants?
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Blue Hill, ME (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Linda P & Edward P Williams Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's largest grantees?
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's largest 2025 grantees include Cornell Lab of Ornithology ($8,000), Habitat for Humanity ($8,000) and National Ms Society ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linda P & Edward P Williams Family?
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family reported $571K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linda P & Edward P Williams Family fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linda P & Edward P Williams Family?
The foundation 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 Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's EIN?
Linda P & Edward P Williams Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6447022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Linda P & Edward P Williams Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Linda P & Edward P Williams Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/linda-p-and-edward-p-williams-family-morg_c76e4b0a528942cd93e3f2c5b60c743a
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