MF Williams Foundation
MF Williams Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Hinsdale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $3.
MF Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: MF Williams Foundation gave $26K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,031
- +60.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,339
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $788
- Total assets
- $70,163
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who MF Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mobolaji F Williams Foundation ($14K). Together the top 6 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How MF Williams Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2193% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 433% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobolaji F Williams Foundation | For community programs for children | $14,000 |
| Horizons For Youth Chicago, IL | Contributions toward charitable programs | $9,440 |
| Chicago Urban League Chicago, IL | Mission support | $1,037 |
| Rescue Now Services Inc Minneapolis, MN | Contribution towards thanksgiving meals for program beneficiaries | $539 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Mission support | $515 |
| Msichana Uganda | Msichana with Dignity | $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 | $70,163 | $34,430 | $26,231 | $26,031 | 6 | $26,031 | $3 | — |
| 2023 | $61,964 | $33,952 | $22,444 | $16,214 | 4 | $22,444 | — | — |
| 2022 | $50,456 | $32,893 | $3,234 | $3,029 | 5 | $3,234 | — | — |
| 2021 | $20,797 | $21,982 | $1,185 | $1,135 | 3 | $1,186 | — | $274 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MF Williams Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Feyisara Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mobolaji Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 MF Williams Foundation
How much does MF Williams Foundation give each year?
MF Williams Foundation gave $26K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 4 grants.
What is MF Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
MF Williams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $788, and its average grant was $4,339, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MF Williams Foundation give grants?
MF Williams Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does MF Williams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on MF Williams Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are MF Williams Foundation's largest grantees?
MF Williams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mobolaji F Williams Foundation ($14,000), Horizons For Youth ($9,440) and Chicago Urban League ($1,037), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MF Williams Foundation?
MF Williams Foundation reported $70K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What is MF Williams Foundation?
MF Williams Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Hinsdale, IL. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2024.
What is MF Williams Foundation's EIN?
MF Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2684362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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