Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation
The Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, and affiliated with Lumen Technologies. Its charitable programs include employee giving and volunteer support, as well as the Teachers and Technology program for classroom technology.
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation gave $971K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $243K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $970,599
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -78.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $242,650
- +244.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,110
- Total assets
- $12,082,840
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation
- 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. The Teachers and Technology announcement provided an online application process for eligible teachers.
- Review Cycle
- January 15, 2026, for the announced Teachers and Technology grant round.
- Deadline
- January 15, 2026, for the announced Teachers and Technology grant round.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://lumen.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($958K). Together the top 4 received $971K.
Grant Size Distribution
2,573 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,558 grants of 2,573 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware; the remaining 1% was recorded with no state specified. The 2025 Teachers and Technology announcement listed eligible schools in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $738K (2022) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $971K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE | General & Unrestricted | $958,330 |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $11,664 |
| Charitable Giving | General & Unrestricted | $555 |
| Haus Des Stiftens Fur Unternehmen and Non-Profits | General & Unrestricted | $50 |
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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 | $12,082,840 | $3,204,477 | $1,081,915 | $970,599 | 4 | $1,013,049 | $607,159 | $507,014 |
| 2023 | $9,960,278 | $1,866,097 | $1,445,888 | $1,337,764 | 19 | $1,376,408 | $304,397 | $480,626 |
| 2022 | $9,540,069 | $1,978,055 | $818,381 | $737,736 | 36 | $775,675 | $144,993 | $412,780 |
| 2021 | $8,496,689 | $2,117,186 | $954,067 | $896,408 | 1,278 | $930,293 | $596,773 | $414,051 |
| 2020 | $7,216,611 | $402,011 | $1,546,297 | $1,487,878 | 1,236 | — | $382,225 | $380,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $507K 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
Lumen describes its commitment as building partnerships and relationships in the communities where it lives and works. Through the foundation, its programs include employee volunteer rewards, matching gifts, and employee giving, alongside Teachers and Technology grants.
The foundation’s 2025 announcement describes Teachers and Technology grants for schools to purchase technology intended to equip students with digital skills. The announcement says the program is for K–12 educators.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 4 grants totaling $970,599. The median grant was $6,110, with awards ranging from $50 to $958,330. Its largest listed grant was $958,330 to American Online Giving Foundation Inc. in Newark, Delaware, for general and unrestricted purposes. Other listed grants were $11,664 to The UK Online Giving Foundation, $555 to Charitable Giving, and $50 to Haus des Stiftens fur Unternehmen and Non-Profits; each was listed for general and unrestricted purposes.
Separately, in December 2025, Lumen announced $1 million in new funding for the Teachers and Technology program. Individual grants of up to $5,000 were announced for schools in 10 states. Eligible teachers could apply online through January 15, 2026, with recipients to be announced by May 1, 2026. The eligible states listed were Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Utah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers and directors: Stacey Goff (director and president); Jennifer Simile (secretary and director); and directors Stephanie Calhoun, Andrew Dugan, Meredith Hayes, Kristy LaCroix, Melissa Mann, Laurinda Pang, Thomas C. Stortz, and India Sylvester.
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation is led by Stacey Goff, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey Goff
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ana White
Director & President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurinda Pang
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Trezise
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas C Stortz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Dugan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephanie Calhoun
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
India Sylvester
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Simile
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy LaCroix
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Mann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Hayes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley True
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bill Cheek (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Stutsman (2021–2022) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sondra Smith (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation
How much does Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation give each year?
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation gave $971K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 19 grants.
What is Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,110, and its average grant was $242,650, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation give grants?
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation?
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $507K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation fund?
Lumen describes its commitment as building partnerships and relationships in the communities where it lives and works. Through the foundation, its programs include employee volunteer rewards, matching gifts, and employee giving, alongside Teachers and Technology grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation?
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 Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation's EIN?
Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0978668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lumen Clarke M Williams Foundation 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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