Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation
The ROBERT T AND MARCIA L WILLIAMS FAMILY is a private foundation based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation reported distributing its remaining securities proceeds to charitable organizations and stated that it was treating itself as dissolved.
Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation gave $924K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $66K), mostly in Ohio. 79% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $923,697
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- Average grant
- $65,978
- Median grant
- $37,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (11 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (78% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17468 Shelburne Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Phone: (330) 562-6075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Summa Foundation- Jaclyn and Evan Williams Fertility Fund ($400K). Together the top 10 received $847K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 31 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (78%), Maryland (11%), California (5%), Massachusetts (3%), and Tennessee (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 11 of 14 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- Giving grew 1493% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $924K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $924K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summa Foundation- Jaclyn and Evan Williams Fertility Fund Akron, OH | Financial Aid | $400,000 |
| Lirs Baltimore, MD | Assist Lutheran Immigrants | $100,000 |
| Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH | Financial Aid | $72,000 |
| The Bail Project Pasadena, CA | Provide Assistance in Acquiring Money for Bail | $50,000 |
| Uscri Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Committee for Refugees and Immigrants | $50,000 |
| Edwins Foundation Cleveland, OH | Financial Aid | $50,000 |
| Providence House Cleveland, OH | For East Campus Campaign | $50,000 |
| Hawken School Chesterland, OH | Financial Aid | $25,000 |
| Spice Field Kitchen Parma, OH | Assist in Teaching Students Where Food Comes from | $25,000 |
| Clevealnd State University Cleveland, OH | Financial Aid | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $30,055 | $932,606 | $923,697 | 14 | $926,447 | $24,096 | $26,311 |
| 2022 | $901,934 | $41,297 | $11,168 | — | — | $1,450 | $35,542 | $43,434 |
| 2021 | $872,566 | $105,154 | $69,870 | $60,000 | 7 | $62,103 | $98,588 | $50,643 |
| 2020 | $837,151 | $95,206 | $62,482 | $58,000 | 10 | — | $90,924 | $46,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for schools and a university, organizations assisting refugees and people seeking bail, family services, and food and agriculture programs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Western Reserve Academy says its mission is to prepare students to blaze trails in learning and life. The Bail Project says it pays bail for people in need and helps them return to court. Providence House says it protects at-risk children and supports families through crisis. Spice Field Kitchen describes its work as cultivating, farming, and harvesting vegetables for public consumption. Cleveland Roots says its primary objective is to create urban agricultural opportunities and education.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $923,697. Grant sizes ranged from $1,697 to $400,000, with a median of $37,500.
Among the reported grants were $400,000 to the Summa Foundation’s Jaclyn and Evan Williams Fertility Fund for financial aid; $100,000 to LIRS to assist Lutheran immigrants; $72,000 to Western Reserve Academy for financial aid; and $50,000 each to The Bail Project, USCRI Cleveland, EDWINS Foundation, and Providence House. Other grants included $25,000 to Hawken School, Spice Field Kitchen, Cleveland State University, Cleveland Roots, and Tufts University. The filing also states that the Greater Cleveland Food Bank received a final distribution of $1,697 from residual cash in December 2023.
The foundation stated that it sold its remaining securities primarily in August 2023, with additional sales through November, and distributed the cash proceeds to charitable organizations. It reported no remaining assets other than a $571 overpayment as of December 31, 2023, which it said would also be distributed to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank once received.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Evan B. Williams and Thomas O. Williams as trustees.
Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Evan B. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas O. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation
How much does Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation give each year?
Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation gave $924K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $37,500, and its average grant was $65,978, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation that year got $68K on average.
Where does Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation give grants?
Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (11%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (6 grants).
Does Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (6 grants).
Who are Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Summa Foundation- Jaclyn and Evan Williams Fertility Fund ($400,000), Lirs ($100,000) and Western Reserve Academy ($72,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for schools and a university, organizations assisting refugees and people seeking bail, family services, and food and agriculture programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7063614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Robert T and Marcia L Williams Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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