Private foundation · EIN 75-2671320 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J L Williams Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: No restrictions

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$1.2M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$13M

How to apply

No required forms Contact: Julia Underwood, Po Box 797464, Dallas, Tx, 9725883636 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: No restrictions

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXFeeding the poor$600K
Dallas Morning News CharitiesDallas, TXMulti charities$140K
Operation KindnessCarrollton, TXNo kill shelter for pets$40K
Now ForwardDallas, TXFood/clothing for senios/disabled$35K
Triple Memac Equine SanctuarySpring Branch, TXEquine rescue sanctuary$35K
Lumin EducationDallas, TXEarly child education$25K
The BridgeDallas, TXHomeless recovery canter$25K
The Stew PotDallas, TXFood distribution program$25K
Salvation ArmyDallas, TXHomelessness, feed the hungry etc$25K
Army Scholarship FoundationDallas, TXScholarships for children of us army$20K
Community Council of Greater DallasDallas, TXRent/mortgage/utilities assistance$20K
GenesisDallas, TXDomestic abuuse violence shelter$20K
Hope Supply CoDallas, TXNeeds for children-diapers, items$20K
Spay Neuter NetworkKaufman, TXFree spay/neuter services$20K
Austin Street ShelterDallas, TXFood/shelter/medical for homeless$15K
Meals of WheelsMcKinney, TXHelping disabled and older adults$15K
Meals of Wheels - VnaDallas, TXHelping disabled and older adults$15K
Refuge for WomenDenton, TXAdult female survivors of sex traff$15K
Buckner Children and Family ServiceDallas, TXFood pantry, clothing, furniture etc$10K
Community Partners of DallasDallas, TXNeeds of homeless children$10K
Guide Dogs of Texas IncSan Antonio, TXInmates train dogs$10K
Hunger BusterDallas, TX3rd meals to 3,500 students a day$10K
Ranch Hand RescueArgyle, TXAnimal sanctuary & counseling$10K
SPCADallas, TXHelp adopt dogs and kitties$10K
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor SpaceDallas, TXEast dallas church community center$10K
Soul HarborDallas, TXRecovery center for homeless men$10K
Adult & Teen ChallengeDesoto, TXMen recovery fo get jobs$10K
Exodus MinistriesDallas, TXFemale ex-offenders$10K
Simply GraceRichardson, TXWomen w/children & substance addict$10K
Restored Hope MinistriesDallas, TXSafe house for victims of sex-traff$10K
Fw Hope CenterFort Worth, TXFood distribution program$5,000
U & I Spread the LightDallas, TXEmployment for disabled adults$5,000

About this foundation

J L Williams Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of James Louis Williams, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does J L Williams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No required forms Deadlines: NONE.

How much does J L Williams Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 32 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does J L Williams Foundation Inc give?

Texas (32 grants), per its latest filing.

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