Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation
The Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, homelessness services, a public library, a church, and a housing organization.
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation gave $83K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,000
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,300
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,394,617
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Moses Williams Jr Charitable 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Rhb Inc 1 Federal St Fl 25, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 227-1782
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Associates of the Boston ($25K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 7% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $79K (2023) to $101K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associates of the Boston Boston, MA | Digital Imaging Production | $25,000 |
| Middlesex School Concord, MA | Lowell-Acorn Road Faculty | $10,000 |
| Boston Rescue Mission Boston, MA | General Purposes | $8,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | General Purposes | $7,000 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | General Purposes | $7,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Stillwater, ME | RECTOR | $6,000 |
| Friends of Chelsea Public Library Chelsea, MA | Teen Takeover, Toy Kitchen | $5,000 |
| The Chestnut Hill School Chestnut Hill, MA | Science Supplies | $5,000 |
| The Fessenden School West Newton, MA | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston Boston, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,394,617 | $109,301 | $106,212 | $83,000 | 10 | $97,249 | $102,132 | $94,856 |
| 2024 | $1,391,636 | $106,219 | $102,804 | $81,000 | 9 | $94,949 | $99,329 | $92,603 |
| 2023 | $1,389,345 | $79,055 | $98,610 | $79,000 | 10 | $91,745 | $72,225 | $88,299 |
| 2022 | $1,411,844 | $70,399 | $103,799 | $82,000 | 10 | $94,770 | $64,050 | $91,829 |
| 2021 | $1,448,251 | $148,047 | $123,092 | $101,000 | 10 | $114,612 | $141,383 | $101,604 |
| 2020 | $1,425,694 | $98,515 | $109,785 | $91,000 | 10 | — | $92,455 | $89,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Middlesex School describes its mission as helping students develop through rigorous intellectual, physical, creative, and ethical education. Boston Rescue Mission says it serves people at risk of homelessness and substance use disorders, while Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $83,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $6,500. Its largest listed grants were $25,000 to The Associates of the Boston for digital imaging production and $10,000 to Middlesex School for Lowell-Acorn Road faculty. Other grants included $8,000 to Boston Rescue Mission for general purposes, $7,000 each to Pine Street Inn and Rosie’s Place for general purposes, and $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert G Bannish and Sarah M Allen as trustees.
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert G. Bannish
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Sarah M. Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Robert G Bannish (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation
How much does Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation gave $83K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 9 grants.
What is Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $8,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation give grants?
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Associates of the Boston ($25,000), Middlesex School ($10,000) and Boston Rescue Mission ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation?
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Middlesex School describes its mission as helping students develop through rigorous intellectual, physical, creative, and ethical education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moses Williams Jr Charitable 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 Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Moses Williams Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2952524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Moses Williams Jr Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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