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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Florida Ymca Foundation ($410,000), Crossnore Communities ($215,000), The 4r Foundation Inc ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4ROOTS ORLANDO, FL | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
| ADVENTHEALTH FOUNDATION CENTRAL FL ORLANDO, FL | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | $142,858 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIAION CLEARWATER, FL | ORLANDO WALK, GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | $63,500 |
| BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY DAYTONA BEACH, FL | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA--CENTRAL FL COUNCIL APOPKA, FL | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE, CLAY SHOOT FUNDRAISER, GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER, EAGLE KITS | $50,000 |
| BPOE LODGE 1241 SANFORD, FL | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
| BXI FOUNDATION ORLANDO, FL | GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER | $25,000 |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE ORLANDO, FL | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | $10,000 |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA YMCA FOUNDATION ORLANDO, FL | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSE | $410,000 |
| CROSSNORE COMMUNITIES CROSSNORE, NC | SCHOOL UNIFORMS, HURRICANE RELIEF, BRIDGING FAMILIES COMMUNITY | $215,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Williams Family Foundation fund?
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
How do I apply for a grant from Williams Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,648,558 • Typical award range: $200,000–$410,000 • Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $410,000 • Average grant amount: $85,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • The foundation has made 37 grants totaling $3.1 million to 17 unique organizations **Recent Trends:** Annual giving has grown significantly, from $374,000 in 2021 to $2.8 million in 2022.
Where does Williams Family Foundation make 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.
What size grants does Williams Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Williams Family Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Williams Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Williams Family Foundation's EIN?
Williams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3688456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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