The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $163K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,000
- +140.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $162,500
- +261.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $162,500
- Total assets
- $115,156
- -72.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of Western MA ($250K). Together the top 2 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 35 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2022) to $325K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Western MA Hatfield, MA | Donation | $250,000 |
| First Book Washington, DC | Donation | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,156 | $30,444 | $326,896 | $325,000 | 2 | $325,070 | $11,378 |
| 2023 | $411,608 | $128,109 | $138,148 | $135,000 | 3 | $135,070 | $10,611 |
| 2022 | $421,647 | $190,633 | $127,379 | $125,000 | 2 | $125,070 | $6,063 |
| 2021 | $358,393 | $189,122 | $308,054 | $305,100 | 5 | $305,317 | $7,868 |
| 2020 | $477,325 | $494,921 | $174,068 | $173,250 | 23 | — | $3,842 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Willems
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mo Willems
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Mo and Cher Willems Foundation
How much does The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation give each year?
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 3 grants.
How large is The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation?
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What is The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation?
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $115K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation operate?
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont.
What is The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation's EIN?
The Mo and Cher Willems Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2802879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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