The Paul J Williams Foundation
The Paul J Williams Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. In 2024, it awarded $500,000 in grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
The Paul J Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul J Williams Foundation gave $500K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,579,744
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% 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 Paul J Williams Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3323 N Midland Dr Ste 113 Pmb 249, Midland, TX 79707
Phone: (432) 694-4237
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul J Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midland Bible Church ($40K). Together the top 10 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Paul J Williams Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 335% 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 $152K (2020) to $700K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Bible Church Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Midland Classical Academy Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Bynum School Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| One Accord for Kids Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| CASA of West Texas Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $24,000 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Senior Life Midland Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Midland Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Recording Library of West Texas Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Life Center Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,579,744 | $775,018 | $695,552 | $500,000 | 25 | $502,816 | $537,666 | $150,026 |
| 2022 | $2,471,014 | $739,170 | $687,370 | $505,000 | 25 | $508,601 | $94,329 | $145,813 |
| 2021 | $2,429,842 | $607,158 | $846,592 | $700,000 | 35 | $702,337 | $463,330 | $152,263 |
| 2020 | $2,669,276 | $460,545 | $330,596 | $152,000 | 19 | — | $293,702 | $151,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul J Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K 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 organizations serving children and families, people with special needs, older adults, and people who cannot access printed materials, as well as animal welfare organizations. These are descriptions of grantees’ work: One Accord for Kids says it supports children facing adversity and their families in West Texas; Bynum School provides programs for people with special needs; and CASA of West Texas trains and supports court-appointed volunteers advocating for children in foster care. Recording Library of West Texas provides audio recordings for people unable to access the printed word, while Midland Humane Coalition works to end euthanasia of adoptable cats and dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $500,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed awards were $40,000 each to Midland Bible Church and Midland Classical Academy, both for general operating support. Other notable grants included $30,000 to Bynum School and $30,000 to One Accord for Kids; $24,000 to CASA of West Texas; and $20,000 each to High Sky Children’s Ranch, Senior Life Midland, Family Promise of Midland, Recording Library of West Texas, The Life Center, Rays of Hope Children’s Grief Centr, and 311 Ministries. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah McCurdy as President, Patci Lewis as Secretary, Alan McCurdy as Vice President, and Cami McCurdy as Treasurer.
The Paul J Williams Foundation is led by Deborah McCurdy, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah McCurdy
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$64K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Cami McCurdy
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Alan McCurdy
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patci Lewis
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tommy Alan McCurdy (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Bill Sperry (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Royce D Fields (2020) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Deborah McCurdy (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Paul J Williams Foundation
How much does The Paul J Williams Foundation give each year?
The Paul J Williams Foundation gave $500K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Paul J Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul J Williams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Paul J Williams Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Paul J Williams Foundation give grants?
The Paul J Williams Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (22 grants).
Does The Paul J Williams Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Paul J Williams Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul J Williams Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul J Williams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Midland Bible Church ($40,000), Midland Classical Academy ($40,000) and Bynum School ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul J Williams Foundation?
The Paul J Williams Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $503K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Paul J Williams Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving children and families, people with special needs, older adults, and people who cannot access printed materials, as well as animal welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul J Williams Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Paul J Williams Foundation's EIN?
The Paul J Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2610617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Paul J Williams Foundation 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.
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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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