How to apply
At a minimum, a grant request should include a copy of the organization's tax exempt letter issued by the internal revenue service, it's proper name and address, a description of what the grant will be used for and whether it is a matching grant, and the amount of the request. Contact: Caroline P Buttner, P O Box 212, Penobscot, Me, 2077020280, AAWFAPPLICATIONS@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: NONE. Restrictions: NONE.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FL | General grant | $25K |
| Overlook Food Awareness Resource MaRutland, MA | General grant | $7,000 |
| South Shore HealthSouth Weymouth, MA | Grant perinatal behavioral hlth prog | $7,000 |
| South Shore YMCAQuincy, MA | General grant | $7,000 |
| Canaan Firefighter's AssociationCanaan, NH | General grant | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Bible ChurchLakeland, FL | General grant | $5,000 |
| Town of Wayland Recreation DepartmentWayland, MA | Grant: hannah williams playground | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank IncFort Myers, FL | General grant | $4,000 |
| Gala Community CenterWolfeboro, NH | General grant | $3,500 |
| Wake Education PartnershipRaleigh, NC | Grant: tools4schools | $3,500 |
| Kearsarge Food HubBradford, NH | Matching grant | $3,500 |
| Danville Museum Fine Arts & HistoryDanville, VA | Prog supp: history lectures/bus tour | $3,500 |
| AmericaresStamford, CT | Hurricane helene | $3,100 |
| Upper Valley Humane SocietyLebanon, NH | General grant | $3,000 |
| The Learning Project Elementary SchBoston, MA | Grant: mccord fund | $2,500 |
| Friends of Mascoma FoundationCanaan, NH | General grant | $2,000 |
| Town of Rutland Massachusetts Agricultural CommissionRutland, MA | Massachusetts agriculture commission | $2,000 |
| Think WildBend, OR | General grant | $1,400 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation AmerNew York, NY | General grant | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank IncBoston, MA | General grant | $1,000 |
| Mspca Animal Careadoption Centers Angell Animal Medical CenterBoston, MA | General grant | $800 |
| Manomet IncManomet, MA | General grant | $700 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA | Grant | $700 |
| The Island Institute of RocklandRockland, ME | General grant | $700 |
| The Epiphany School IncBoston, MA | Grant | $700 |
By state: Massachusetts 11 · Florida 3 · New Hampshire 5 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1 · Connecticut 1
About this foundation
Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Penobscot, Maine, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. At a minimum, a grant request should include a copy of the organization's tax exempt letter issued by the internal revenue service, it's proper name and address, a description of what the grant will… Deadlines: NONE..
How much does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $99K across 25 grants, a median of $3,100.
Where does Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation give?
Massachusetts (11 grants), Florida (3 grants), New Hampshire (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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