Mary Jo Williams Charitable Trust
Historical FunderGarden City, Kansas · EIN 48-6276428 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $32,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL E COLLINS |
|---|---|
| Address | 607 N 7TH, GARDEN CITY KS 67846 |
| Phone | 6202763203 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OR FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS. SHALL NOT BE USED FOR THE FUNDING OR PROMOTION OF ATHLETES OR ATHLETIC COMPETITION. |
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
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Community College Endowment Association | Garden City, KS | Higher education | $88,574 |
| Emmaus House | Garden City, KS | Food and aid for needy | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Kansas Chapter | Topeka, KS | Smokey valley ranch fencing, corrals and supplies | $50,000 |
| Finney County Senior Center Meals on Wheels | Garden City, KS | Noon meals for shut-in elderly | $32,200 |
| Finney County United Way | Garden City, KS | Various charities | $25,000 |
| Genesis Family Health | Garden City, KS | Medical care to needy | $25,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Garden City, KS | Funding food for needy | $25,000 |
| Casa | Garden City, KS | Funding to recruit,train,supervise volunteers to serve abused and neglected children | $15,000 |
| Turning Point Academy | Garden City, KS | Daycare funding | $8,750 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Garden City, KS | Children's developmental services | $2,500 |
| Garden City Piano Teachers League | Garden City, KS | Funding for piano festival | $2,500 |
| Real Men Real Leaders | Garden City, KS | Children's developmental services | $2,500 |
| Finney County Ministerial Alliance | Garden City, KS | Community cultural celebration | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $329,024 | 13 |
| 2024 | $315,280 | 14 |
| 2023 | $311,163 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631469349100123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6276428
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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