Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2026 filing lists 12 grants totaling $25,000, each with a scholarship purpose.
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN at a glance
In short: Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN gave $25K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,000
- +66.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,083
- +108.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $348,086
- +5.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact the Selection Committee at Cathedral Ch and submit an application. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The stated restrictions are that recipients be graduates of the Cathedral Choir School requiring monetary assistance for further education; funds may be used for students’ care and education or to assist graduates.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Selection Committee At Cathedral Ch
Mailing address: 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 316-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Cathedral School ($18K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to Connecticut, and 2% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $25K (2026). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School New York, NY | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| Marymount School New York, NY | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Loyola School New York, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| The Hewitt School New York, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| The Masters School Dobbs Ferry, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| The Nightingale-Bamford School New York, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| Trinity School New York, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Scholarship | $500 |
| Lrei School New York, NY | Scholarship | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $348,086 | $50,120 | $33,155 | $25,000 | 12 | $28,557 | $46,129 | $19,433 |
| 2025 | $329,485 | $43,316 | $18,097 | $15,000 | 15 | $17,081 | $42,334 | $18,536 |
| 2024 | $308,440 | $10,248 | $19,173 | $15,000 | 14 | $17,202 | $7,359 | $16,938 |
| 2023 | $317,885 | $-6,553 | $18,392 | $13,500 | 14 | $15,178 | $4,903 | $16,716 |
| 2022 | $342,279 | $68,450 | $17,426 | $13,500 | 13 | $15,628 | $66,226 | $18,965 |
| 2021 | $318,898 | $21,739 | $17,815 | $13,400 | 18 | — | $20,149 | $16,478 |
| 2020 | $288,203 | $24,019 | $15,887 | $12,300 | 17 | — | $23,472 | $15,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its listed 2026 grants were for scholarships.
Among its 2026 grantees, The Hewitt School describes its mission as inspiring girls and young women to become “game changers and ethical leaders.” The Nightingale-Bamford School says it inspires girls to go beyond barriers and develop as learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate citizens. Trevor Day School describes its mission as educating students for academic excellence and personal integrity in a diverse co-educational community.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $25,000. The median grant was $500; grants ranged from $500 to $18,000. The largest listed awards were $18,000 to The Cathedral School, $1,500 to Marymount School, and $1,000 to Loyola School. Other listed 2026 recipients included The Hewitt School, The Masters School, The Nightingale-Bamford School, Trinity School, an individual recipient, The Lawrenceville School, LREI School, Trevor Day School, and The Dalton School, each receiving $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KeyBank National Association is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's only listed officer is Keybank National Association, Trustee on every filing since 2025 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Keybank National Association
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$6K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2025) — Former Trustee
- Former: Bank Of America (2022–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Keybank National Association (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN
How much does Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN give each year?
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN gave $25K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 15 grants.
What is Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's typical grant size?
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $2,083, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN that year got $500 on average.
Where does Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN give grants?
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's largest grantees?
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's largest 2026 grantees include The Cathedral School ($18,000), Marymount School ($1,500) and Loyola School ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN?
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN reported $348K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN fund?
The available filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its listed 2026 grants were for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN?
The 2025 filing says to contact the Selection Committee at Cathedral Ch and submit an application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's EIN?
Williams Charles F Scholarship FD PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6138018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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