Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation in
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 23-7336090 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$490.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Parish Police | Franklin, LA | Assistance in funding of park operations | $58,688 |
| Ann Ngoc Tran | Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship awarded to scholars pursuing research projects. | $4,000 |
| Julia Bernier | Pittsburgh, PA | Fellowship awarded to scholars pursuing research projects. | $4,000 |
| Jonathan Lande | Lafayette, LA | Fellowship awarded to scholars pursuing research projects. | $4,000 |
| John Bardes | Baton Rouge, LA | Williams prize winner for the publication ""the carceral city. slavery and the making of mass incarceration in new orleans, 1803-1930" -… | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,188 | 5 |
| 2023 | $29,725 | 5 |
| 2021 | $39,633 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502959349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7336090
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.