Rachel B Williams Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 36-6086270 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Orlando, FL | General support | $34,000 |
| Family Matters | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Toys for Texans | McKinney, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Oceana | Portland, OR | General support | $6,000 |
| 29 Pieces | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Food for Health | Geneva, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Russell Home for Atypical Children | Orlando, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood AZ | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $5,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| K-9 Konnection Animal Shelter | Wickenburg, AZ | General support | $3,000 |
| Planned parenthood of greater Texas | Dallas, TX | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Between Friends | Chicago, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Wayne County Humane Society | Fairfield, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Charlies Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary | Sonoma, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| South Florida Wildlife Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Compassionate Care for Animals | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Northbrook, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Conley Outreach Services | Elburn, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Pick With Austin | Round Rock, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association IL Chapter | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Evanston, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Give mom a haircut | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General Support | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $110,500 | 35 |
| 2022 | $105,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631949349100338
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6086270
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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