William and Margaret Foundation
William and Margaret Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hackettstown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $21K.
William and Margaret Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Margaret Foundation gave $21K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,090
- +92.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,013
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $499
- Total assets
- $5,269
- -68.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William and Margaret Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Robin Hill Farm ($12K). Together the top 7 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How William and Margaret Foundation gives
- Giving grew 298% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Hill Farm Pittstown, NJ | Charitible | $11,521 |
| Social Tees Animal Rescue New York, NY | Charity | $7,153 |
| Paw Patrol Animal Rescue Miami, FL | Charity | $1,305 |
| Dachshund Rescue South Florida - Fo Weston, FL | Charitable | $499 |
| Common Sense for Animals Stewarsville, NJ | Charitable | $414 |
| ARF-Animal Rescue Fund of the Hampt East Hampton, NY | Charity | $158 |
| Work to Ride Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $40 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,269 | $10,000 | $21,291 | $21,090 | 7 | $21,291 |
| 2024 | $16,560 | — | $12,380 | $10,936 | 4 | $12,380 |
| 2023 | $28,940 | — | $3,185 | $3,066 | 4 | $3,066 |
| 2022 | $32,125 | $10,000 | $6,539 | $5,301 | 6 | $5,301 |
| 2021 | $28,664 | — | $6,479 | $3,261 | 7 | $3,261 |
| 2020 | $35,143 | $30,000 | $3,218 | $3,188 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Margaret Foundation is led by Colene Thomas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Colene Thomas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeanette Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Juliana Thomas
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alexa Ranero (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Samantha Thomas (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about William and Margaret Foundation
How much does William and Margaret Foundation give each year?
William and Margaret Foundation gave $21K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 4 grants.
What is William and Margaret Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Margaret Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $499, and its average grant was $3,013, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William and Margaret Foundation give grants?
William and Margaret Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (35%) and Florida (9%).
Does William and Margaret Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on William and Margaret Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (4 grants).
Who are William and Margaret Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Margaret Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Robin Hill Farm ($11,521), Social Tees Animal Rescue ($7,153) and Paw Patrol Animal Rescue ($1,305), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William and Margaret Foundation?
William and Margaret Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is William and Margaret Foundation?
William and Margaret Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hackettstown, NJ. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2025.
What is William and Margaret Foundation's EIN?
William and Margaret Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3046517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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