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Restrictions: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Foundation (the Foundation) was established in September 2005 as a California corporation organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes. The Foundation receives support on a discretionary basis from Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the Corporation). The primary purpose of the Foundation is to engage in charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) of 1986, as amended, or corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law. The Foundation primarily awa…
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
Top 24 of 25 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's ResearchMemphis, TN | General Support | $531K |
| Bright Funds FoundationSan Jose, CA | Employee Matching Grant | $112K |
| World Wildlife FundWashington, DC | General Support | $50K |
| The Hidden Genius ProjectOakland, CA | General Support | $30K |
| Golden Gate National Parks ConservaSan Francisco, CA | Tunnel Project | $20K |
| Embrace Kids FoundationNew Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $15K |
| UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $10K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeast MSCorinth, MS | General Support | $10K |
| Camba Housing WorksBrooklyn, NY | General Support | $10K |
| CuryjOakland, CA | General Support | $10K |
| IrcoPortland, OR | General Support | $10K |
| Unidos Por la MusicaOntario, CA | General Support | $10K |
| Project 150Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $10K |
| Literacy Mid-South OrganizationMemphis, TN | General Support | $10K |
| Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TX | General Support | $10K |
| The Luekemia Lymphoma Society IncMinneapolis, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Catawba County Hispanic MinistryHickory, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Exodus Outreach FoundationHickory, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Life Changes and Wellness SpecialOklahoma City, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sox of LoveOklahoma City, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| To Celebrate LifeKentfield, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Gay Men's Health Crisis IncNew York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Streetwise GeorgiaLawrenceville, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $3,500 |
By state: Tennessee 2 · California 9 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1 · Mississippi 1
About this foundation
Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation 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 Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $998K across 25 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Williams-Sonoma Inc Foundation give?
Tennessee (2 grants), California (9 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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