The Williamson Foundation Inc
The Williamson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Linden, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Michigan; the listed grants were for general operating support.
The Williamson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Williamson Foundation Inc gave $432K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $432,327
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,808
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $4,376,298
- -9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (19 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Williamson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4010 Four Lakes Avenue, Linden, MI 48451
Phone: (810) 919-6479
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Williamson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elga Credit Union Foundation for Impact ($35K). Together the top 10 received $241K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 145 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Williamson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 40 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $432K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $432K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elga Credit Union Foundation for Impact Burton, MI | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Old Newsboys of Flint Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| My Brothers Keeper of Genesee County Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| McClaren Flint Foundation Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $26,247 |
| St John Vianney School Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Ireland's Dream Davison, MI | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Crossover Downtown Outreach Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army Flint, MI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,376,298 | $262,241 | $711,336 | $432,327 | 40 | $432,327 | — | $385,033 |
| 2024 | $4,828,295 | $280,429 | $640,403 | $420,250 | 25 | $420,250 | $75,135 | $393,290 |
| 2023 | $5,188,269 | $321,397 | $649,947 | $371,800 | 21 | $371,800 | $107,157 | $404,559 |
| 2022 | $5,517,453 | $219,990 | $635,333 | $430,100 | 32 | $430,100 | $48,314 | $430,520 |
| 2021 | $5,869,188 | $238,866 | $405,900 | $206,800 | 27 | $206,800 | $66,572 | $363,447 |
| 2020 | $6,010,055 | $234,796 | $194,028 | $61,750 | 11 | — | $105,039 | $315,079 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Williamson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $385K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing food insecurity, children’s needs, health care, and community services. For example, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan describes its mission as feeding people in need and working with partners to address hunger. Old Newsboys of Flint says it provides clothing, toys, and gifts to families in need, while Ireland’s Dream says it works to ensure children with cerebral palsy have access to quality care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $432,327 through 40 grants. Awards ranged from $300 to $35,000, with a median of $8,250. The largest listed grants included $35,000 to ELGA Credit Union Foundation for Impact; $30,000 each to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Old Newsboys of Flint, and My Brothers Keeper of Genesee County; and $26,247 to McLaren Flint Foundation. Each of these grants was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Williamson as president and director, and Wendy Davis as treasurer, secretary, and director.
The Williamson Foundation Inc is led by Scott Williamson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Williamson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $100K (2025)
Wendy Davis
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $100K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Scott Williamson (President, Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Williamson Foundation Inc
How much does The Williamson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Williamson Foundation Inc gave $432K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $420K across 25 grants.
What is The Williamson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Williamson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,250, and its average grant was $10,808, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Williamson Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Williamson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Williamson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (22 grants), Burton, MI (4 grants), Fenton, MI (3 grants) and Davison, MI (2 grants).
Does The Williamson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Williamson Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Williamson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Williamson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Elga Credit Union Foundation for Impact ($35,000), Food Bank of Eastern Michigan ($30,000) and Old Newsboys of Flint ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Williamson Foundation Inc?
The Williamson Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Williamson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing food insecurity, children’s needs, health care, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Williamson Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Williamson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Williamson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3367106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Williamson Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Williamson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-williamson-foundation-inc-morg_785e25c9ffb645028e2014404b96a57f
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