Williams Family Foundation
Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chester Springs, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $3K.
Williams Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Williams Family Foundation gave $28K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), top state Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $28,000
- -24.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,667
- -49.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $54,538
- -33.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Williams Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Joseph's Church ($10K). Together the top 6 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Williams Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 900% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $52K (2022). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Church Boynton Beach, FL | General Support. | $10,000 |
| Central Congregational Church of New New Salem, MA | General Support. | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Rescue Deerfield, NH | General Support. | $5,000 |
| Project Healing Waters Laplata, MD | General Support. | $1,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation Bryn Mawr, PA | General Support. | $1,000 |
| French and Pickering Trust Devualt, PA | General Support. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,538 | $2,668 | $29,987 | $28,000 | 6 | $28,000 | $2,668 | $3,110 |
| 2025 | $82,358 | $72,659 | $38,978 | $37,000 | 4 | $37,000 | $2,659 | $3,702 |
| 2024 | $45,195 | $1,992 | $19,780 | $18,000 | 6 | $18,000 | $1,992 | $2,769 |
| 2023 | $63,344 | $27,181 | $30,766 | $29,000 | 4 | $29,000 | $2,181 | $3,497 |
| 2022 | $68,777 | $1,136 | $53,762 | $52,000 | 9 | $52,000 | $1,136 | $4,484 |
| 2021 | $129,230 | $79,924 | $23,590 | $18,500 | 5 | — | $864 | $3,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Williams Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas L. Williams
Adim Director
Administrator Director → Adim Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane R. Williams (2021) — Administrator Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Williams Family Foundation
How much does Williams Family Foundation give each year?
Williams Family Foundation gave $28K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $37K across 4 grants.
What is Williams Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Williams Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,667, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Williams Family Foundation give grants?
Williams Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (36%) and New Hampshire (18%).
Does Williams Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Williams Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Williams Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Williams Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include St Joseph's Church ($10,000), Central Congregational Church of New ($10,000) and Deerfield Rescue ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Williams Family Foundation?
Williams Family Foundation reported $55K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Williams Family Foundation's EIN?
Williams Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6978816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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