The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $632,500, supporting organizations that include a hospital, an arboretum, youth services, and arts and cultural organizations.
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct at a glance
In short: The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct gave $633K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state New York. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $632,500
- +150.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,139
- +94.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,914,081
- +14.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% 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 The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (215) 553-3344
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bridgeport Hospital ($130K). Together the top 10 received $555K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 69 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest reported shares went to New York (32%), the District of Columbia (25%), and Connecticut (21%); Florida accounted for 8% and Massachusetts for 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 220% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% 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 $198K (2022) to $633K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $633K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, CT | General Operating | $130,000 |
| Mountain Top Arboretum Tannersville, NY | General Operating | $125,000 |
| No Kid Hungry - Share Out Strength Washington, DC | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Olana Partnership Hudson, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center Vero Beach, FL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Native Plant Trust Framingham, MA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of the National Arboretum Washington, DC | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Young Concert Artists New York, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust Media, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,914,081 | $1,079,934 | $708,658 | $632,500 | 18 | $656,696 | $1,043,865 | $535,092 |
| 2024 | $2,541,596 | $688,091 | $312,264 | $252,500 | 14 | $275,905 | $654,554 | $487,309 |
| 2023 | $2,167,258 | $195,588 | $279,399 | $227,500 | 11 | $248,531 | $165,612 | $419,097 |
| 2022 | $2,251,403 | $129,431 | $251,622 | $197,500 | 10 | $218,202 | $128,275 | $423,911 |
| 2020 | $2,417,883 | $191,640 | $368,592 | $320,000 | 16 | — | $162,520 | $362,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct reported a distributable amount of $535K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including health care, horticulture and conservation, youth development, and arts and culture. For example, Bridgeport Hospital describes its mission as operating an acute care hospital, while Mountain Top Arboretum says it conserves and celebrates its Catskills sanctuary through horticulture, land stewardship, and education. Young Concert Artists describes its mission as launching young classical musicians’ careers and expanding classical music’s reach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $632,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $130,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants listed were $130,000 to Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut and $125,000 to Mountain Top Arboretum in New York, both for general operating support. Other listed grants included $75,000 to No Kid Hungry - Share Our Strength, $50,000 to Olana Partnership, and $50,000 to Gifford Youth Achievement Center.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Gifford Youth Achievement Center describes its work as building youth self-esteem, teaching character, and encouraging young people to reach their potential. Native Plant Trust says it conserves and promotes New England’s native plants. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens describes its mission as sharing its art collections, gardens, and public and educational programs. The Garden Club of America says it promotes gardening and works to protect environmental quality through education and action.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Kaufman Williams II, Joan Williams Rhame, and Lucy Street Rhame as directors, and Ann Rhame Coffin as president.
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct is led by Ann Rhame Coffin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Rhame Coffin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Kaufman Williams II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Williams Rhame
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Street Rhame
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct
How much does The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct give each year?
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct gave $633K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $253K across 14 grants.
What is The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's typical grant size?
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,139, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct that year got $54K on average.
Where does The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct give grants?
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Connecticut (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's largest grantees?
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's largest 2025 grantees include Bridgeport Hospital ($130,000), Mountain Top Arboretum ($125,000) and No Kid Hungry - Share Out Strength ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct?
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $657K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $535K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, horticulture and conservation, youth development, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's EIN?
The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6292772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The C K Williams Fdn INV ADV Acct 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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