Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 20-3424952 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
60% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Funds Foundation | San Jose, CA | Employee Matching Grant | $111,507 |
| Disaster Relief 98 Individuals | San Francisco, CA | Disaster Relief | $107,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Hidden Genius Project | Oakland, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conserva | San Francisco, CA | Tunnel Project | $20,000 |
| Embrace Kids Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeast MS | Corinth, MS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Project 150 | Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Literacy Mid-South Organization | Memphis, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Luekemia Lymphoma Society Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catawba County Hispanic Ministry | Hickory, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Exodus Outreach Foundation | Hickory, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $3,500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($600,953). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $998,460 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,077,125 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521649349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3424952
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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