The MV Williams Foundation Inc
The MV Williams Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
The MV Williams Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The MV Williams Foundation Inc gave $200K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $199,659
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,239
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,968,771
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (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 MV Williams Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a written request, organization status, and purpose as application materials. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are generally restricted to the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
- Contact
Application contact: G Rainey Williams Jr
Mailing address: 720 Nw 50Th Suite 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Phone: (405) 879-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The MV Williams Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was All Souls Episcopal Church ($26K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 155 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that awards are generally within the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma; other leading recipient states were Maine (10%), Wyoming (10%), New Jersey (8%), and Colorado (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The MV Williams Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $154K (2020) to $219K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Souls Episcopal Church Oklahoma City, OK | General | $25,576 |
| US Golf Association Foundation Liberty Corner, NJ | General | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Fund Oklahoma City, OK | General | $14,520 |
| Casady School Oklahoma City, OK | General | $13,000 |
| Community Resource Council Boothbay Harbor, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Hope House OKC Oklahoma City, OK | General | $10,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | General | $9,063 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General | $8,500 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | General | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,968,771 | $296,832 | $260,534 | $199,659 | 32 | $199,659 | $165,174 | $216,401 |
| 2023 | $3,932,825 | $165,886 | $247,847 | $218,500 | 29 | $218,500 | $86,542 | $200,216 |
| 2022 | $4,015,504 | $139,318 | $263,879 | $205,780 | 38 | $205,780 | $85,750 | $216,092 |
| 2021 | $4,141,297 | $454,447 | $218,024 | $173,500 | 29 | $173,500 | $338,818 | $204,041 |
| 2020 | $3,905,976 | $199,120 | $253,324 | $154,140 | 27 | — | $87,339 | $177,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MV Williams Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $216K 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 grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. United Way of Central Oklahoma says it connects people and resources to improve community well-being; the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says it works to provide nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency; and Boothbay Region Land Trust says it conserves natural habitat, scenic beauty, and working land. Other grantees include educational and research organizations, churches, and organizations supporting parks and river ecosystems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $199,659. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,576, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $25,576 to All Souls Episcopal Church, $15,000 to the US Golf Association Foundation, $14,520 to Oklahoma Medical Research Fund, $13,000 to Casady School, and $10,000 each to Community Resource Council, Hope House OKC, and St John’s Episcopal Church of Jackson Hole. Other 2024 grants included $9,063 to YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, $8,500 to United Way of Central Oklahoma, and $7,500 to Colorado State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists G Rainey Williams Jr as president, Alden Snipes as vice-president, and Lucy A Brown as secretary-treasurer.
The MV Williams Foundation Inc is led by G. Rainey Williams Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
G. Rainey Williams Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alden Snipes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucy A. Brown
Secy-Treas
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 MV Williams Foundation Inc
How much does The MV Williams Foundation Inc give each year?
The MV Williams Foundation Inc gave $200K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $219K across 29 grants.
What is The MV Williams Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The MV Williams Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,239, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The MV Williams Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The MV Williams Foundation Inc give grants?
The MV Williams Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (10%) and Wyoming (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (15 grants), Boothbay Harbor, ME (3 grants), Jackson, WY (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The MV Williams Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The MV Williams Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The MV Williams Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The MV Williams Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include All Souls Episcopal Church ($25,576), US Golf Association Foundation ($15,000) and Oklahoma Medical Research Fund ($14,520), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The MV Williams Foundation Inc?
The MV Williams Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The MV Williams Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The MV Williams Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a written request, organization status, and purpose as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The MV Williams Foundation Inc's EIN?
The MV Williams Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1464753. 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The MV Williams Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mv-williams-foundation-inc-morg_50fdda2398104c868ec6bcb0a06f3591
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