Private foundation · EIN 91-2154616 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ronald & Ann Williams Charitable Foundation

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: 61 grants paid, $8.8M total, median $135K. 97% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
61
$8.8M
Median grant
$135K
Stays in CA
97%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$86M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $8.8M; Part I reports $5.3M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAMedical research$600K
Samaritan HouseSunnyvale, CAFund non-profit clinic operations$350K
Samaritan HouseSunnyvale, CAFund non-profit clinic operations$345K
Multiple Myloma Research FoundationNorwalk, CTMyloma cancer research and drug development$300K
Ecumenical Hunger ProgramEast Palo Alto, CAFund general support for homeless$300K
Community Services AgencyMountain View, CAGeneral support$300K
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CAFund general support for homeless$300K
Family Supportive HousingSan Jose, CAAssistance for the homeless and hungry$300K
Multiple Myloma Research FoundationNorwalk, CTMyloma cancer research and drug development$300K
UCSF School of NursingSan Francisco, CAFund nursing scholarships$300K
Community Services AgencyMountain View, CAGeneral support$295K
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CAFund general support for homeless$295K
Family Supportive HousingSan Jose, CAAssistance for the homeless and hungry$295K
Ecumenical Hunger ProgramEast Palo Alto, CAFund general support for homeless$295K
BuildRedwood City, CAFund scholarship for student businesses$265K
AvenidasPalo Alto, CASenior citizen care program$210K
Cristo Rey High SchoolSan Jose, CASchool for students from low-income families$200K
Pathways Hospice FoundationSunnyvale, CAHospice and program enabling doctor$200K
UCSF Foundation - Kidney ProjectSan Francisco, CAMedical research$200K
Alzheimer's Association - Northern California & Northern Nevada ChapterSan Jose, CAFund research for alzheimers disease$200K
UCSF Foundation (afib)San Francisco, CAMedical research$200K
Learning Home VolunteersSan Carlos, CAEducatin$185K
AvenidasPalo Alto, CASenior citizen care program$175K
Pathways Hospice FoundationSunnyvale, CAHospice and program enabling doctor$155K
Mission Hospice and Home CareSan Mateo, CAQuality and compassionate care$155K
KaraPalo Alto, CAProvide grief counseling$155K
The Jw HouseSanta Clara, CAHome for families facing medical crisis$155K
Stanford University Med Ctr (hand Arthritis -- Ladd)Stanford, CAMedical research$150K
KaraPalo Alto, CAProvide grief counseling$150K
Stanford University Medical CenterStanford, CAChase hand center$150K
Silicon Valley Education FoundationSan Jose, CALearning activities$135K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAMedical research$109K
Stanford University Med Ctr (cancer -- Wapnir)Stanford, CAMedical research$100K
Stanford Cell Death Vs Cancer (crabtree Lab)Stanford, CAMedical research$100K
Stanford Car-T Anti-B-Cell (mikkilineni Lab)Stanford, CAMedical research$100K
Loaves and Fishes Family KitchenSan Jose, CAFood for homelessness$100K
Loaves and Fishes Family KitchenSan Jose, CAFood for homelessness$100K
The Jw HouseSanta Clara, CAHome for families facing medical crisis$100K
Mission Hospice and Home CareSan Mateo, CAQuality and compassionate care$100K
BuildRedwood City, CAFund scholarship for student businesses$100K
The Health Trustmeals on WheelsSan Jose, CAMeals on wheels$80K
Peninsula Food RunnersSan Francisco, CATo alleviate hunger$80K
Life MovesSanta Clara, CATo help homeless families and individuals$80K
Homefirst Services of Santa Clara CountyMilpitas, CAShelter and housing for homeless$80K
Homefirst Services of Santa Clara CountyMilpitas, CAShelter and housing for homeless$75K
Peninsula Food RunnersSan Francisco, CATo alleviate hunger$75K
The Health Trustmeals on WheelsSan Jose, CAMeals on wheels$75K
Cristo Rey High SchoolSan Jose, CASchool for students from low-income families$75K
Jeremiah's PromiseRedwood City, CAChallenge and equip foster youth$65K
Eastside College Preparatory SchoolEast Palo Alto, CAEducation$65K
Housing ChoicesSan Jose, CAHousing advocacy$55K
Housing ChoicesSan Jose, CAHousing advocacy$50K
Stanford University Medical CenterStanford, CACancer center$50K
Silicon Valley Education FoundationSan Jose, CALearning activities$50K
Jeremiah's PromiseRedwood City, CAChallenge and equip foster youth$50K
Adolescent Counseling ServicesRedwood City, CASocial - emotional support$40K
Day Worker Center of Mountain ViewMountain View, CAServices for day workers$30K
Eastside College Preparatory SchoolEast Palo Alto, CAEducation$25K
Adolescent Counseling ServicesRedwood City, CASocial - emotional support$25K
Day Worker Center of Mountain ViewMountain View, CAServices for day workers$25K

By state: California 59 · Connecticut 2

About this foundation

Ronald & Ann Williams Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Julian N Stern Sec, 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 Ronald & Ann Williams Charitable 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 Ronald & Ann Williams Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.8M across 61 grants, a median of $135K.

Where does Ronald & Ann Williams Charitable Foundation give?

California (59 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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