Michael and Joan Williamson Family

LAKEWOOD, CO EIN: 26-1208139

Michael and Joan Williamson Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $911.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$95K

+83.0% YoY

Grant Count

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+52.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Joan Williamson Family reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Michael and Joan Williamson Family

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $172K (86%)

Wisconsin $27K (14%)

States

Colorado Wisconsin

Cities

DenverLakewoodLouisvilleOconomowoc

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2022	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$66,176	$97,897
Revenue	$1,712	$23,848	$29,666
Expenses	$99,295	$55,569	$55,759
Qualifying Distributions	$98,185	$52,000	—
Net Investment Income	$911	$22,227	$28,014
Distributable Amount	$4,968	$6,752	$7,982

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2022

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Alliance for Choice in Education ($26,725), Independence Institute ($25,447), Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Association for Brain Injuries Inc ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION DENVER, CO	EDUCATIONAL SERVICES	$26,725
INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE DENVER, CO	EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$25,447
MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION LAKEWOOD, CO	EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,000
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HYPERBARIC ASSOCIATION FOR BRAIN INJURIES INC LOUISVILLE, CO	HEALING OUR HEROES PROGRAM	$25,000
WHITE STONE COMMUNITY CHURCH OCONOMOWOC, WI	TIMOTHY HARVEST MINISTRIES FUND	$7,000
COLORADO UPLIFT DENVER, CO	EDUCATIONAL SERVICES	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

From 2022 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL WILLIAMSON	PRESIDENT	5	—
JOAN WILLIAMSON	VICE-PRESIDENT	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael and Joan Williamson Family?

Michael and Joan Williamson Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKEWOOD, CO. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.

Where does Michael and Joan Williamson Family operate?

Michael and Joan Williamson Family has awarded grants in Colorado, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Michael and Joan Williamson Family award?

In 2022, Michael and Joan Williamson Family awarded 6 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Michael and Joan Williamson Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Michael and Joan Williamson Family reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Michael and Joan Williamson Family's EIN?

Michael and Joan Williamson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1208139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.