Private foundation · EIN 14-1866661 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sylvia and Rip Williams Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $200K total, median $100K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$200K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchWashington, DCGeneral fund$100K
Presbyterian Home for ChildrenTalladega, ALGeneral fund$100K

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Sylvia and Rip Williams Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Lee J Miller, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sylvia and Rip Williams Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sylvia and Rip Williams Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 2 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Sylvia and Rip Williams Charitable Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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