Private foundation · EIN 36-6039360 · Dallas, Texas

Hobart W Williams Trust

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: 10 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $147K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$1.5M
Median grant
$147K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Child Care SocietyChicago, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Rockford CollegeRockford, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Chicago CommonsChicago, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Admiral at the LakeChicago, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Montgomery Placechurch HomeChicago, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Children's Care FoundationChicago, ILPediatric mobile clinc$147K
Illinois CollegeJacksonville, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, ILUnrestricted general$147K
Millikin UniversityDecatur, ILUnrestricted general$147K

About this foundation

Hobart W Williams Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Illinois, tax-exempt since 1900. 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 Hobart W Williams Trust 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 Hobart W Williams Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 10 grants, a median of $147K.

Where does Hobart W Williams Trust give?

Illinois (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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