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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 31-6032504

Williams Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 43 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,479,580

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $13,435,089
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,044,933

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $12,450,191
  • Tax year 2023

    $691,200

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $12,058,000
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,218,865

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $11,650,478
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,053,583

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $11,021,144
  • Tax year 2020

    $758,332

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $10,273,374
  • Tax year 2019

    $711,640

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $10,340,514
  • Tax year 2018

    $479,500

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $9,823,884

Grants paid in 2025

43 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Boys and Girls ClubCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $170,000
  2. Cincinnati Cancer AdvisorsCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $100,000
  3. The Christ HospitalCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $100,000
  4. United WayCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $88,000
  5. Children's Home of Cincinnati DBA Best PointCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $75,000
  6. ProkidsCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $75,000
  7. CiseCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $66,500
  8. Summit Country Day SchoolCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $61,000
  9. St Xavier High SchoolCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $60,000
  10. Keep Cincinnati BeautifulCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $50,000
  11. Lindner Center of HopeMason, OH

    To further charitable works

    $50,000
  12. Scouting AmericaCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $50,000
  13. Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $50,000
  14. Blue Line FoundationCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $50,000
  15. Talbert HouseCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $45,000
  16. Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OH

    To further charitable works

    $35,000
  17. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $30,000
  18. 1N5Cincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  19. Americas River Root ExperienceCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  20. Bloc MinistriesCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  21. Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  22. Community Matters Cincinnati IncCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  23. Easterseals TristateCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  24. St Vincent de PaulMason, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  25. The Bridge Adaptive Sports and RecreationCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $25,000
  26. Good Samaritan FoundationCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $20,000
  27. Cincinnati Art MuseumCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $15,000
  28. Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc - Camp JoyClarksville, OH

    To further charitable works

    $15,000
  29. ArtswaveCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $10,000
  30. Stepping StonesCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $10,000
  31. The Angelico ProjectLakeside Park, KY

    To further charitable works

    $10,000
  32. Xavier Jesuit AcademyCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $7,000
  33. Sam Hubbard FoundationCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $6,000
  34. The Children's Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $5,580
  35. Melanoma Know MoreCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $5,000
  36. Ohio Justice & Policy CenterCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $5,000
  37. Beechwood HomeCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $2,500
  38. Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $2,500
  39. The Nuxhall FoundationFairfield, OH

    To further charitable works

    $2,500
  40. The Steven Dronsfield FoundationCamp Dennison, OH

    To further charitable works

    $2,500
  41. Xavier University Colonel CF Williams AwardCincinnati, OH

    Scholarship

    $2,500
  42. Cancer Free KidsCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $2,000
  43. Cincinnati Parks FoundationCincinnati, OH

    To further charitable works

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion2 grants $91,50017% of the total
  2. Arts and culture4 grants $80,58015% of the total
  3. Civil rights2 grants $80,00015% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $80,00015% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $50,0009% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $50,0009% of the total
  7. 6 other causes9 grants $109,50020% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio42 grants $1,469,580
  2. Kentucky1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Lawrence H Kyte JrPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ryan KyteTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Thomas L WilliamsTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • W Joseph Williams JrVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard F WilliamsTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carolyn A PichardoSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michaela Frisbie FacchineiTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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