The Jackson L & Bette a Williams
The Jackson L & Bette a Williams is a private foundation, based in Fairview, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $664K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Jackson L & Bette a Williams at a glance
In short: The Jackson L & Bette a Williams gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -87.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $663,922
- +167.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jackson L & Bette a Williams funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spoon River Valley HS ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Jackson L & Bette a Williams gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $49K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spoon River Valley HS London Mills, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 | $663,922 | $417,135 | $1,476 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $21,793 | — |
| 2024 | $248,263 | $9,879 | $48,666 | $48,500 | 6 | $48,500 | $9,879 | — |
| 2023 | $366,383 | $10,811 | $6,210 | $6,200 | 2 | — | $10,811 | — |
| 2022 | $361,988 | $51,120 | $37,119 | $37,100 | 5 | — | $10,096 | — |
| 2021 | $350,561 | $44,656 | $32,610 | $32,600 | 13 | — | $44,656 | $16,891 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jackson L & Bette a Williams is led by Wendy S. Schleich, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy S. Schleich
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Kent Schleich
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy K. Oneill
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Vantieghem (2021–2023) — President
- Former: John M. Oneill (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Jackson L & Bette a Williams
How much does The Jackson L & Bette a Williams give each year?
The Jackson L & Bette a Williams gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 6 grants.
How large is The Jackson L & Bette a Williams?
The Jackson L & Bette a Williams reported $664K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $417K.
Where does The Jackson L & Bette a Williams operate?
The Jackson L & Bette a Williams has awarded grants in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee.
What is The Jackson L & Bette a Williams's EIN?
The Jackson L & Bette a Williams's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4740769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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