Thom and Gail Williamsen Family Foundation
Historical FunderMurray, Utah · EIN 47-1903071 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$901K
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$15K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,100.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | VANESSA WILLIAMSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 154 S MRYTLE AVE STE 303, MURRAY UT 84107 |
| Phone | 8013642602 |
| Form and materials | BY WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
31% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heritage | American Fork, UT | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Holbrook Community Center | Lehi, UT | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Institute for Advancement of Montessori | Sebastopol, CA | General charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Book of Mormon Central | Lehi, UT | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Anasazi Foundation Inc | Mesa, AZ | General charitable purpose | $46,000 |
| Tennis for Life | St George, UT | General charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Murray Education Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Utah Inc | Draper, UT | General charitable purpose | $22,500 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Unity Gospel Choir International | Provo, UT | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Live Your Dream | Provo, UT | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Utah Smiles Foundation | Provo, UT | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Burbank, CA | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Congo | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal Inc | Washington, DC | General charitable purpose | $14,000 |
| Project Strong | Draper, UT | General charitable purpose | $12,100 |
| St Annes Center | Ogden, UT | General charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Lift Up the Vulnerable Inc | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $11,100 |
| For the Kids Org | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $11,100 |
| Madison House Autism Foundation | Rockville, MD | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Dougy Center Inc | Portland, OR | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rods Heroes Inc | Lehi, UT | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | New York City, NY | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Raise the Future | Denver, CO | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse | Logan, UT | General charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| Christmas Box International | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Camp Magical Moments Cancer Camp | Shelley, ID | General charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| American Studies Center | Arlington, VA | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind | Ogden, UT | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Utah Parent Center | Murray, UT | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Kids on the Move | Orem, UT | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Music Theatre West | Smithfield, UT | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Needs Beyond Medicine | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Live Action | Arlington, VA | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Maya's Hope Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $5,100 |
| Canyons School District Education Foundation | Sandy, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Building Youth Around the World | Murray, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wolf Creek Foundation | Eden, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Bridges to America Inc | Midvale, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Winter Foundation | Layton, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Children's Center Utah | West Valley City, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ron Mcbride Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Sharing Place Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Courage Reins | Highland, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Youth Futures | Ogden, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Journey of Hope Utah | Sandy, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Goodwill Norther Rocky Mtn | Great Falls, MT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Education Foundation | Ogden, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nova Principles Foundation | Lehi, UT | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General charitable purpose | $4,100 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Family Summit Foundation | South Ogden, UT | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | Salt Lake City, UT | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Yourpath for Adult Learners | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Cache Community Food Pantry | Logan, UT | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $901,000 | 66 |
| 2023 | $840,124 | 54 |
| 2021 | $769,000 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102096
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1903071
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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