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Williams Foundation

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Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-6032504 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$21.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $50,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 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.

  • Human Services3
  • Arts & Culture2
  • Faith-Based2
  • Health2
  • Youth Sports2
  • Children & Youth1

Where it gives

2% of grants went outside Ohio.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls ClubCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$170,000
Cincinnati Cancer AdvisorsCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$100,000
The Christ HospitalCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$100,000
United WayCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$88,000
Children's Home of Cincinnati Dba Best PointCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$75,000
ProkidsCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$75,000
CiseCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$66,500
Summit Country Day SchoolCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$61,000
St Xavier High SchoolCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$60,000
Keep Cincinnati BeautifulCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$50,000
Lindner Center of HopeMason, OHTo further charitable works$50,000
Scouting AmericaCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$50,000
Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$50,000
Blue Line FoundationCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$50,000
Talbert HouseCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$45,000
Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OHTo further charitable works$35,000
Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$30,000
1N5Cincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
Americas River Root ExperienceCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
Bloc MinistriesCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
Community Matters Cincinnati IncCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
Easterseals TristateCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
St Vincent de PaulMason, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
The Bridge Adaptive Sports and RecreationCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$25,000
Good Samaritan FoundationCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$20,000
Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$15,000
Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc - Camp JoyClarksville, OHTo further charitable works$15,000
ArtswaveCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$10,000
Stepping StonesCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$10,000
The Angelico ProjectLakeside Park, KYTo further charitable works$10,000
Xavier Jesuit AcademyCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$7,000
Sam Hubbard FoundationCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$6,000
The Children's Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$5,580
Melanoma Know MoreCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$5,000
Ohio Justice & Policy CenterCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$5,000
Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$2,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$2,500
The Nuxhall FoundationFairfield, OHTo further charitable works$2,500
The Steven Dronsfield FoundationCamp Dennison, OHTo further charitable works$2,500
Xavier University Colonel Cf Williams AwardCincinnati, OHScholarship$2,500
Cancer Free KidsCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$2,000
Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OHTo further charitable works$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$1,479,58043
2024$1,044,93347
2023$691,20043

Sources

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