Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation
Historical FunderPenobscot, Maine · EIN 04-6044714 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAROLINE P BUTTNER |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 212, PENOBSCOT ME 04476 |
| Phone | 2077020280 |
| AAWFAPPLICATIONS@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | AT A MINIMUM, A GRANT REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT LETTER ISSUED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT'S PROPER NAME AND ADDRESS, A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THE GRANT WILL BE USED FOR AND WHETHER IT IS A MATCHING GRANT, AND THE AMOUNT OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NONE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captains for Clean Water | Fort Myers, FL | General grant | $25,000 |
| Overlook Food Awareness Resource Ma | Rutland, MA | General grant | $7,000 |
| South Shore Health | South Weymouth, MA | Grant perinatal behavioral hlth prog | $7,000 |
| South Shore YMCA | Quincy, MA | General grant | $7,000 |
| Canaan Firefighter's Association | Canaan, NH | General grant | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Bible Church | Lakeland, FL | General grant | $5,000 |
| Town of Wayland Recreation Department | Wayland, MA | Grant: hannah williams playground | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General grant | $4,000 |
| Gala Community Center | Wolfeboro, NH | General grant | $3,500 |
| Wake Education Partnership | Raleigh, NC | Grant: tools4schools | $3,500 |
| Kearsarge Food Hub | Bradford, NH | Matching grant | $3,500 |
| Danville Museum Fine Arts & History | Danville, VA | Prog supp: history lectures/bus tour | $3,500 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Hurricane helene | $3,100 |
| Upper Valley Humane Society | Lebanon, NH | General grant | $3,000 |
| The Learning Project Elementary Sch | Boston, MA | Grant: mccord fund | $2,500 |
| Friends of Mascoma Foundation | Canaan, NH | General grant | $2,000 |
| Town of Rutland Massachusetts Agricultural Commission | Rutland, MA | Massachusetts agriculture commission | $2,000 |
| Think Wild | Bend, OR | General grant | $1,400 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Amer | New York, NY | General grant | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Boston, MA | General grant | $1,000 |
| Mspca Animal Careadoption Centers Angell Animal Medical Center | Boston, MA | General grant | $800 |
| Manomet Inc | Manomet, MA | General grant | $700 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Grant | $700 |
| The Island Institute of Rockland | Rockland, ME | General grant | $700 |
| The Epiphany School Inc | Boston, MA | Grant | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,600 | 25 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6044714
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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