Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCHESTER, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $709K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $78K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$709K
+55.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$79K
-28.2% YoY
Grant Count
7
-30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+2.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Williams Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Williams Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCHESTER, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $709K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $78K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $708,994 | $455,290 | $476,412 |
| Revenue | $342,421 | $96,430 | $50,789 |
| Expenses | $88,472 | $117,510 | $113,001 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $79,100 | $110,100 | $104,550 |
| Net Investment Income | $78,209 | $89,020 | $42,338 |
| Distributable Amount | $41,244 | $39,347 | $44,957 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Geneva Concerts ($20,000), Ability Partners Foundation ($15,000), Family Counseling Service of the Finger ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION CANANDAIGUA, NY | FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR GENEVA AND CANANDAIGUA LOCATIONS | $15,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GENEVA GENEVA, NY | PROGRAM REDESIGN AND ONGOING SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND FOOD SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE OF THE FINGER GENEVA, NY | CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER TRAUMA SERVICES | $15,000 |
| GENEVA CONCERTS GENEVA, NY | GRANT TO SUPPORT GODSPELL | $20,000 |
| GENEVA LIGHT OPERA GENEVA, NY | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE 2024 SUMMER OPERA | $5,000 |
| GENEVA MUSIC FESTIVAL GENEVA, NY | SUPPORT FOR ARTIST COMPENSATION FOR PUBLIC CONCERTS AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCES | $9,000 |
| GENEVA THEATRE GUILD GENEVA, NY | FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF THE ROYALTIES AND ARTISTIC TEAM MEMBERS FOR TWO LIVE ON-LINE SHOWS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOZOMI WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| JILLIAN DART | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| CRESSIDA DIXON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| BLISS E OWEN CPA | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN M MURPHY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Family Foundation?
Williams Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCHESTER, NY. It holds $709K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Williams Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Williams Family Foundation holds $709K in total assets with $342K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $79K in 2024.
Where does Williams Family Foundation operate?
Williams Family Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Williams Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Williams Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $79K — an average of about $11K 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 $41K 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 16-1549566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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