The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family is a private foundation based in Fort Myers, Florida. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $286,000 to organizations in several states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina and Florida.
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family at a glance
In short: The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family gave $286K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in North Carolina. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,000
- +75.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,053
- +75.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,620,735
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (10 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Georganne V. Williams as the contact and requests a typed letter, an exemption letter, and the purpose of the grant. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None reported.
- Deadline
- None reported.
- Contact
Application contact: Georganne V Williams
Mailing address: 14287 Royal Harbour Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: (239) 278-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Toxaway Charities ($102K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 81 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 36% to recipients in Florida. The remaining reported shares were Texas (3%), New York (2%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 19 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $286K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Toxaway Charities Lake Toxaway, NC | LTC Endowment Fund and General Support | $101,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania Brevard, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation For Myers, FL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Heights Foundation Building Fund Fort Myers, FL | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Heights Foundation Fort Myers, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| True the Vote Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Leadership Institute New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Usdsa Riverdale, NJ | General Support | $2,500 |
| Golden Paws Assistance Dogs Inc Naples, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,620,735 | $195,813 | $324,585 | $286,000 | 19 | $295,975 | $168,703 | $206,787 |
| 2023 | $2,749,507 | $172,846 | $194,397 | $162,700 | 19 | $167,950 | $148,899 | $179,944 |
| 2022 | $2,771,058 | $149,709 | $280,376 | $245,470 | 18 | $251,245 | $126,578 | $175,832 |
| 2021 | $2,901,725 | $303,481 | $184,931 | $154,600 | 12 | $162,238 | $280,788 | $201,485 |
| 2020 | $2,783,175 | $133,785 | $174,106 | $139,500 | 13 | — | $107,208 | $159,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations, education, community services, voter-rights advocacy, and assistance-dog programs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Lake Toxaway Charities says it supports charities, medical outreach, and educators serving abused, disabled, indigent, and special-needs residents of Transylvania County, North Carolina. The Heights Foundation describes its work as providing funding and resources to The Heights Center, which serves the Harlem Heights community; its statement identifies education and opportunity as solutions to poverty. True the Vote says it empowers organizations and individuals to protect the rights of legitimate voters, regardless of party affiliation. Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs says it creates partnerships with assistance dogs to support combat-wounded veterans, first responders, and children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $286,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $101,500, with a median grant of $2,000. Larger grants included $101,500 to Lake Toxaway Charities, $50,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania, $40,000 to Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, $35,000 to Heights Foundation Building Fund, and $25,000 to The Heights Foundation.
Other reported 2024 grants included $10,000 to True the Vote, $5,000 each to Hillsdale College and The Leadership Institute, and $2,000 to Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs. The filing also lists $1,000 grants to Homes for Veterans and Judicial Watch. Homes for Veterans says it supports veterans with disabilities through barrier-removing home modifications; Judicial Watch says it works to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Georganne V. Williams as president and secretary and Clifford N. Williams as vice president and treasurer.
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family is led by Georganne V. Williams, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Georganne V. Williams
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifford N. Williams
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family
How much does The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family give each year?
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family gave $286K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $163K across 19 grants.
What is The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family's typical grant size?
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $15,053, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family give grants?
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family gives mostly in North Carolina: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family's largest grantees?
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family's largest 2024 grantees include Lake Toxaway Charities ($101,500), Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania ($50,000) and Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family?
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations, education, community services, voter-rights advocacy, and assistance-dog programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family?
The 2024 filing names Georganne V. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family's EIN?
The Cliff and Georganne Williams Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4245386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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