The Williams Foundation
The Williams Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $68K.
The Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: The Williams Foundation gave $40K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,051,252
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nevada Humane Society ($5K). Together the top 8 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Williams Foundation gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 28% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $40K (2024) to $210K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Humane Society Reno, NV | For Support of Animal Welfare and Adoption | $5,000 |
| Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission Reno, NV | For Aid to Indigent Families or Persons | $5,000 |
| Options Veterinary Care Reno, NV | For support of animal welfare servicesfor support of animal welfare services | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | For Medical Aid to Indigent Families or Persons | $5,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Reno, NV | For Support of Community Orchestra and Educational Programs | $5,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity Sparks, NV | For aid to meet the housing needs of families and individuals | $5,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV | For Support of the Arts | $5,000 |
| Pathfinder International Washington, DC | For Support of Youth Ministry | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,051,252 | $49,609 | $71,301 | $40,000 | 8 | $40,000 | $68,100 | $141,902 |
| 2023 | $2,602,915 | $17,041 | $30,148 | — | — | — | $50,223 | $119,338 |
| 2022 | $2,293,268 | $57,293 | $26,823 | — | — | — | $57,293 | $120,074 |
| 2021 | $2,733,808 | $370,692 | $251,578 | $209,500 | 17 | $209,500 | $387,501 | $120,615 |
| 2020 | $2,396,021 | $735,836 | $187,491 | $179,500 | 14 | — | $1,909,339 | $76,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Williams Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian Chimits
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher S. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan P. Williams
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen D. Williams (2020–2021) — President & Trustee
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 Williams Foundation
How much does The Williams Foundation give each year?
The Williams Foundation gave $40K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
The Williams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Williams Foundation give grants?
The Williams Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (13%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (5 grants).
Does The Williams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Williams Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Williams Foundation's largest grantees?
The Williams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nevada Humane Society ($5,000), Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission ($5,000) and Options Veterinary Care ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Williams Foundation?
The Williams Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (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 is The Williams Foundation's EIN?
The Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4809439. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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