Williams Foundation
Williams Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in December 1939 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.5M
+3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+51.2% YoY
Grant Count
47
+9.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+38.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Williams Foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,449,950
- Total Revenue: $1,526,157
- Total Expenses: $1,134,207
- Net Income: $391,950
- Total Liabilities: $241
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions Received: $326,056
- Investment income and other sources comprise the remainder
Historical Growth: Over an 8-year period, the organization demonstrated average annual revenue growth of 6.0%.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,450,191 | $12,058,000 | $11,650,478 |
| Revenue | $1,526,157 | $1,197,609 | $1,961,781 |
| Expenses | $1,134,207 | $788,253 | $1,332,481 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,058,566 | $701,677 | $1,223,419 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,469,940 | $944,109 | $1,425,787 |
| Distributable Amount | $963,053 | $851,898 | $869,171 |
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
225 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE H KYTE JR | PRESIDENT | 1 | $400 |
| RYAN KYTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $400 |
| SHARON W FRISBIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $100 |
| THOMAS L WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $200 |
| W JOSEPH WILLIAMS JR | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $300 |
| RICHARD F WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 1 | $400 |
| CAROLYN A PICHARDO | SECRETARY | 1 | $400 |
| MICHAELA FRISBIE FACCHINEI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 212 E 3rd St, Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45202-5500
EIN: 31-6032504
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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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