Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker GARDEN CITY, KS EIN: 48-6276428

The Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1988 and based in Garden City, Kansas. The trust operates as a non-operating foundation with a focus on charitable giving in Kansas, particularly supporting education, human services, animal welfare, and community development initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.3M

-0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$315K

+1.3% YoY

Grant Count

+7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-5.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $342K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding areas include:

Education: Higher education, classroom tools and equipment, computers, and youth education programs
Human Services: Food and aid for the needy, medical care to needy individuals, and services for shut-in elderly
Animal Welfare: Including ranch support and animal welfare initiatives
Children's Services: Developmental services and child welfare
Community Development: Various charitable initiatives supporting community needs
Public Broadcasting: Media and public radio funding

Grantmaking

The trust made eight grants in 2023, including:

Grant Range

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Average Grant

$25,000–$31,000

Review Cycle

- Initial approach should include copies of the proposal (typically three copies)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Approximately 95% of grants remain in Kansas, with funding concentrated in Garden City and surrounding areas.

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $1.5M (100%)

States

Kansas

Cities

Garden CityTopeka

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue:

Total assets: $4,302,593–$4,341,906
Total annual giving: $311,163–$327,037
Total revenue: $113,025–$351,648
Total expenses: $383,826–$390,961
Giving rate: 7.6%

Grant Distribution:

Approximately 39% of giving supports social and human services
26% supports education
23% supports environment and animal welfare

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,302,593	$4,341,906	$4,612,707
Revenue	$351,648	$113,025	$417,845
Expenses	$390,961	$383,826	$381,793
Qualifying Distributions	$327,037	$322,462	$324,306
Net Investment Income	$287,756	$246,173	$360,610
Distributable Amount	$342,172	$321,937	$321,650

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

60 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Garden City Community College Endowment Association ($88,320), Nature Conservancy Kansas Chapter ($50,000), Emmaus House ($45,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GARDEN CITY, KS	CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES	$2,500
CASA GARDEN CITY, KS	FUNDING TO RECRUIT,TRAIN,SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN	$15,000
EMMAUS HOUSE GARDEN CITY, KS	FOOD AND AID FOR NEEDY	$45,000
FINNEY COUNTY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE GARDEN CITY, KS	COMMUNITY CULTURAL CELEBRATION	$2,000
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER MEALS ON WHEELS GARDEN CITY, KS	NOON MEALS FOR SHUT-IN ELDERLY	$37,500
FINNEY COUNTY UNITED WAY GARDEN CITY, KS	VARIOUS CHARITIES	$25,000
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION GARDEN CITY, KS	HIGHER EDUCATION; FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PROGRAM	$88,320
GARDEN CITY PIANO TEACHERS LEAGUE GARDEN CITY, KS	FUNDING FOR PIANO FESTIVAL	$2,500
GENESIS FAMILY HEALTH GARDEN CITY, KS	MEDICAL CARE TO NEEDY	$25,000
NATURE CONSERVANCY KANSAS CHAPTER TOPEKA, KS	SMOKEY VALLEY RANCH FENCING, CORRALS AND SUPPLIES	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The trust is governed by three trustees:

Donald Linville, Trustee (10 hours/week, $10,000 compensation)
Jack Williamson, Trustee (1 hour/week, $10,000 compensation)
Michael E Collins, Trustee (10 hours/week, $10,000 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DONALD LINVILLE	TRUSTEE	10	$10,000
JACK WILLIAMSON	TRUSTEE	1	$10,000
MICHAEL E COLLINS	TRUSTEE	10	$10,000

Contact Information

Phone: 620-276-3203
Mailing Address: PO Box 439, Garden City, Kansas 67846
Application Address: Michael E Collins, 607 N 7th, Garden City, Kansas 67846

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust fund?

The trust distributes funds exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, as well as for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. The foundation does not fund or promote athletes or athletic competition. Primary funding areas include: • **Education**: Higher education, classroom tools and equipment, computers, and youth education programs • **Human Services**: Food and aid for the needy, medical care to needy individuals, and services for shut-in…

How do I apply for a grant from Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust?

**Grant Sizes:** • Typical grant range: $2,000–$100,030 • Median grant: $13,083–$28,000 • Average grant: $25,000–$31,000 • Recent grants have ranged from $2,500 to $100,030 **Application Process:** • Written request required • No application deadlines • Initial approach should include copies of the proposal (typically three copies) • Applications should be submitted to: Michael E Collins, 607 N 7th, Garden City, Kansas 67846 **Recent Grant Activity:** The trust made eight grants in 2023, includ…

Where does Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust make grants?

Approximately 95% of grants remain in Kansas, with funding concentrated in Garden City and surrounding areas.

What size grants does Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust awarded 14 grants totaling $315K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $342K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust's EIN?

Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6276428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.