The Paul J Williams Foundation
Invitation OnlyMidland, Texas · EIN 75-2610617 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Bible Church | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Midland Classical Academy | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Bynum School | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Recording Library of West Texas | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Life Center | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 311 Ministries | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Grand Companions Humane Society | Fort Davis, TX | Support to help people save, honor & connect with pets. | $20,000 |
| Midland Humane Coalition | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Wilderness Trek Christian Camp Inc | Glorieta, NM | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Springboard Center | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Midland Inc | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Sassy's Dog Rescue | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Hunter's Hope Ministry | Midland, TX | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| West of the Pecos Museum | Pecos, TX | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($212,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $500,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2610617
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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