The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Saratoga Springs, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $62K.
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc gave $380K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,350
- +481.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,544
- +263.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,520,229
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (53% 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 Williams Legacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($200K). Together the top 8 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
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 Legacy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1073% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $19K (2022) to $380K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $200,029 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $140,121 |
| The Olana Partnership Hudson, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church Black Mountain, NC | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Gift of Life Inc Overland Park, KS | General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| The Lord's Place Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $1,200 |
| Mounts Botanical Gardens West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,520,229 | $70,424 | $438,020 | $380,350 | 8 | $430,050 | $62,454 | $234,320 |
| 2023 | $2,716,932 | $29,908 | $122,303 | $65,458 | 5 | $117,342 | $24,947 | $194,148 |
| 2022 | $2,806,984 | $31,464 | $79,577 | $18,700 | 4 | $70,700 | $22,587 | $176,458 |
| 2021 | $2,855,361 | $1,131,314 | $70,045 | $32,422 | 2 | $64,892 | $118,243 | $156,438 |
| 2020 | $2,248,996 | $803,973 | $151,579 | $119,005 | 1 | — | $23,169 | $134,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $234K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc is led by Kelly Williams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Williams
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Forsyth
Vice President
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 Williams Legacy Foundation Inc
How much does The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc gave $380K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 5 grants.
What is The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $47,544, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($200,029), Norton Museum of Art ($140,121) and The Olana Partnership ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc?
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $430K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Williams Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4710996. 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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