William a Percy Foundation for Social and Historical Studies
Historical FunderChico, California · EIN 45-4134187 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS K HUBBARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 PARK AVE SUITE 100, CHICO CA 95928 |
| Phone | 5307155125 |
| TKH@WAPERCYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF INQUIRY, CV, PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARLY OR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH CORPORATE BYLAWS |
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
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Conference on gender identity. | $21,428 |
| Nottingham Trent University | Nottingham, UK | Longitudinal psychological study. | $10,750 |
| Center for Online Safety and Liberty | San Francisco, CA | International legal study. | $10,000 |
| Western Carolina University Foundation | Cullowhee, NC | Nationwide behavioral survey. | $10,000 |
| Canadian International Pictures | Toronto, CA | Classic film restoration. | $7,000 |
| Just Future Project | Arlington, VA | Narratives about impacts of incarceration. | $2,500 |
| B4u-Act | Westminister, MD | To support research publications and discussion forums | $980 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($49,820). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Trent University | Nottingham, | Population survey | $25,962 |
| Canadian International Pictures | Toronto, | Classic film restoration | $18,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,478 | 16 |
| 2024 | $60,886 | 9 |
| 2023 | $59,427 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349100830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4134187
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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