Williams Foundation
Williams Foundation is a private foundation based in Gilbert, Arizona. Its 2026 filing reports 50 grants totaling $197,322, all to recipients in Arizona. The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies direct charitable activity as support for Educarte’s ministry to people with intellectual disabilities.
Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: Williams Foundation gave $197K across 50 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. 20% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $197,322
- -53.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 50
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,946
- -54.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $669,416
- -2.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 50, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Williams Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Kenneth Williams as the contact and requests a purpose statement, financial statement, and IRS determination letter. Award restrictions are listed as none.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth Williams
Mailing address: 2953 E Page Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone: (480) 452-2862
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Christ's Church ($36K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 216 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Williams Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 50 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 636% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2026) to $553K (2022). In 2026 it made 50 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ's Church Gilbert, AZ | AID | $36,300 |
| Wooddale Church Gilbert, AZ | AID | $30,000 |
| Compassion International Gilbert, AZ | AID | $24,491 |
| Educarte Gilbert, AZ | AID | $7,500 |
| Colel Chabad Gilbert, AZ | AID | $6,500 |
| Christian Veterinary Mission Gilbert, AZ | AID | $6,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Gilbert, AZ | AID | $6,000 |
| Mercy Ships Gilbert, AZ | AID | $5,060 |
| One Mission Gilbert, AZ | AID | $4,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Gilbert, AZ | AID | $4,000 |
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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 | $669,416 | $181,817 | $198,565 | $197,322 | 50 | $197,644 | $66,295 | $31,091 |
| 2025 | $685,243 | $328,686 | $420,512 | $420,392 | 48 | $420,392 | — | $34,475 |
| 2024 | $777,069 | $425,500 | $332,447 | $332,327 | 33 | $332,327 | — | $29,550 |
| 2023 | $684,015 | $742,700 | $466,306 | $466,206 | 43 | $466,206 | — | $29,550 |
| 2022 | $407,621 | $450,440 | $553,264 | $552,844 | 42 | $553,264 | — | $19,700 |
| 2021 | $510,445 | $402,000 | $475,736 | $475,651 | 42 | — | — | $24,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2025 filing identifies Educarte’s ministry to people with intellectual disabilities as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. Its 2026 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances religious freedom and other rights; One Mission says it gives people in poverty an opportunity to earn a house by serving their community; AZ Reach describes work developing young leaders and supporting families and communities; and the Center for Arizona Policy says it promotes life, marriage and family, and religious freedom.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $197,322. Grants ranged from $100 to $36,300, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest reported grants included Christ’s Church ($36,300), Wooddale Church ($30,000), Compassion International ($24,491), Educarte ($7,500), and Colel Chabad ($6,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kenneth Williams as president and director, and James Jarvis, Kyle Beddome, and Eric Jung as directors.
Williams Foundation is led by Kenneth Williams, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth Williams
President & Director
President → President Director, 2022
President Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jung
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Jarvis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Beddome
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Foundation
How much does Williams Foundation give each year?
Williams Foundation gave $197K across 50 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $420K across 48 grants.
What is Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
Williams Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,946, across 50 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Williams Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Williams Foundation give grants?
Williams Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gilbert, AZ (50 grants).
Does Williams Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Williams Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid" (50 grants).
Who are Williams Foundation's largest grantees?
Williams Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Christ's Church ($36,300), Wooddale Church ($30,000) and Compassion International ($24,491), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Williams Foundation?
Williams Foundation reported $669K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Williams Foundation fund?
The 2025 filing identifies Educarte’s ministry to people with intellectual disabilities as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. Its 2026 grants also went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Williams Foundation?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Williams Foundation's EIN?
Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4318017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Williams Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/williams-foundation-morg_e4fc126110c7407a839d15544a28f28b
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