The Leonard and Marjorie Williams Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Established in 2000 and granted tax-exempt status in June 2001, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Fund Raising and Fund Distribution. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations through philanthropic grantmaking, with a primary focus on community initiatives in the southeastern United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.6M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+57.8% YoY
Grant Count
32
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+18.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health
- Children and youth
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Types of support provided include:
- General operating support
- Project and program support
- Equipment
- Building funds
Grantmaking
Annual giving has grown significantly, from $374,000 in 2021 to $2.8 million in 2022.
Average Grant
amount: $85,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Florida
- North Carolina
- Virginia (mentioned in some sources)
- Illinois (noted in one source)
The foundation's activities are concentrated in the southeastern United States, with particular focus on the Orlando area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $31,556,821
- Total revenue: $1,365,497–$1,780,000
- Total expenses: $1,619,357–$2,280,000
- Total liabilities: $60,400
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $5 million in 2011 to $31.6 million in 2023–2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,556,821 | $31,649,022 | $31,173,473 |
| Revenue | $1,780,834 | $1,365,497 | $1,559,255 |
| Expenses | $2,283,712 | $1,619,357 | $1,717,623 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,048,924 | $1,358,987 | $1,461,847 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,589,883 | $1,140,496 | $1,293,752 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,757,644 | $1,612,968 | $1,597,555 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by three uncompensated directors:
- Leonard E. Williams Jr. (Principal Officer)
- John A. Williams
- Michael J. Williams
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD E WILLIAMS JR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN A WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHAEL J WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1603 E Marks Street, Orlando, FL 32803-4135
- Phone: 407-896-6911
- EIN: 59-3688456
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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