Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-1135511 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$54K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $6,915.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dch Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Fund charitable organization | $15,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Fund charitable organization | $10,750 |
| St Luke Episcopal Church | Mountain Brook, AL | Fund charitable organization | $10,100 |
| Canterbury United Methodist Church | Mountain Brook, AL | Fund charitable organization | $6,915 |
| The Community Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | Fund charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Childrens Health Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Fund charitable organizations | $2,400 |
| Banks Academy | Birmingham, AL | Fund charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| Unless U | Vestavia, AL | Fund charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Linly Heflin Scholarship Fund | Mountain Brook, AL | Fund charitable organization | $1,000 |
| West Alabama Chamber | Tuscaloosa, AL | Fund charitable organization | $500 |
| Heights National Alumni Association | Gallatin, TN | Fund charitable organization | $100 |
| Love in the Name of Christ | Northport, AL | Fund charitable organization | $100 |
| Decatur Public Library | Decatur, AL | Fund charitable organization | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,965 | 13 |
| 2024 | $40,450 | 16 |
| 2023 | $49,300 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600689349100340
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1135511
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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