The Williams Family Foundation
The Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1958 and based in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with the primary mission of supporting charitable causes throughout Colorado, with particular emphasis on the local Fort Morgan and Morgan County communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+114.8% YoY
Grant Count
23
-4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+124.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose centers on giving for higher and secondary education, with particular attention to scholarships for graduates of Morgan County high schools pursuing medical-oriented study. Beyond education, the foundation supports:
- Healthcare and medical research
- Professional medical education
- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Human services
- Services for Alzheimer's patients
- Civic affairs
- Children and youth programs
- Housing and supportive services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$500 to $965,609
Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations throughout Colorado, with particular emphasis on Morgan County and the Fort Morgan area. Scholarships are specifically limited to graduates of Morgan County high schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,952,147
- Total Revenues: $862,681
- Total Expenses: $1,470,201
- Total Giving: $1,426,709
- Giving Rate: 14.2%
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,645,562
- Total Revenues: $549,899
- Total Expenses: $722,073
- Total Giving: $670,325
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,952,147 | $4,645,562 | $4,818,156 |
| Revenue | $862,681 | $549,899 | $871,143 |
| Expenses | $1,470,201 | $722,073 | $467,380 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,432,709 | $670,325 | $414,746 |
| Net Investment Income | $642,570 | $497,725 | $818,411 |
| Distributable Amount | $939,681 | $834,535 | $822,236 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Edward L. Zorn
- Patrick L. Thompson
- Kathy Thompson
- Shaun Thompson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD L ZORN | TRUSTEE | — | $3,000 |
| PATRICK L THOMPSON | TRUSTEE | — | $3,000 |
| KATHY THOMPSON | TRUSTEE | — | $3,000 |
| SHAUN THOMPSON | TRUSTEE | — | $3,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 626 E Platte Ave Fort Morgan, CO 80701-3339
Phone: 970-867-1199
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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