Private foundation · EIN 46-3367106 · Linden, Michigan · Employment

Williamson 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $432K total, median $8,250. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$432K
Median grant
$8,250
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elga Credit Union Foundation for ImpactBurton, MIGeneral operating support$35K
Food Bank of Eastern MichiganFlint, MIGeneral operating support$30K
Old Newsboys of FlintFlint, MIGeneral operating support$30K
My Brothers Keeper of Genesee CountyFlint, MIGeneral operating support$30K
McClaren Flint FoundationFlint, MIGeneral operating support$26K
St John Vianney SchoolFlint, MIGeneral operating support$25K
Ireland's DreamDavison, MIGeneral operating support$20K
Boys and Girls Club of Greater FlintFlint, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Crossover Downtown OutreachFlint, MIGeneral operating support$15K
The Salvation ArmyFlint, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Voices for Children Advocacy CenterFlint, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Shelter Animal DonationsFenton, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Carriage Town MinistriesFlint, MIGeneral operating support$15K
The Flint Diaper BankFlint, MIGeneral operating support$13K
Hurley FoundationFlint, MIGeneral operating support$13K
Garretts Place Life Skills Center for AutismBurton, MIGeneral operating support$12K
Flint Institutue of Science and HistoryFlint, MIGeneral operating support$11K
Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee CountiesFlint, MIGeneral operating support$11K
The Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIGeneral operating support$10K
Fenton Center of HopeFenton, MIGeneral operating support$8,500
Stewardship for Saints and ScholarsLansing, MIGeneral operating support$8,000
St Jonh Vianney - St Mary's Mission - Youth OutreachFlint, MIGeneral operating support$7,000
Adopt a Pet IncFenton, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
Beauty for Ashes IsaiahByron, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
St Luke New Life CenterFlint, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
FIRST Tee Eastern MichiganBurton, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
St John Vianney Church - Angel's OutreachFlint, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
The Junior League of FlintGrand Blanc, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
Valley Area Agency on AgingFlint, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
Streethearts Animal RescueBurton, MIGeneral operating support$5,000
Atlas Township Fireman's AssociationGoodrich, MIGeneral operating support$3,000
Holy Rosary Catholic School and ParishFlint, MIGeneral operating support$2,500
K-9 Stray Rescue LeagueOxford, MIGeneral operating support$2,000
Flint Innovative SolutionsFlint, MIGeneral operating support$1,750
Linden Athletic BoostersLinden, MIGeneral operating support$1,500
Ice FastpitchClarkston, MIGeneral operating support$1,000
Flint Junior Golf AssociationLinden, MIGeneral operating support$950
City of Davison Golf CommitteeDavison, MIGeneral operating support$580
McClaren FlintFlint, MIGeneral operating support$500
Mission PossibleFlint, MIGeneral operating support$300

About this foundation

Williamson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Linden, Michigan, administered in care of Patsy Lou Williamson, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Williamson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Williamson Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $432K across 40 grants, a median of $8,250.

Where does Williamson Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (40 grants), per its latest filing.

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