Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 04-6044714

Foundation Overview

Based in Penobscot, ME, Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation has awarded 247 grants totaling $1,234,700 to organizations in Florida, New Hampshire and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $79,600, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,234,700
Total Assets
$3,841,715
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
33
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+11% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%

9 of 33 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 20 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (36%), Hingham (14%), Rutland (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+44%

Moderate 44% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (66%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Americares $2,500 Stamford, CT, US Asia Fund 2023
Canaan Firefighter's Association $5,000 Canaan, NH, US General Grant 2023
Captains For Clean Water $12,500 Fort Myers, FL, US General Grant 2023
Friends Of Mascoma Foundation $2,500 Canaan, NH, US General Grant 2023
Gala Community Center $10,000 Wolfeboro, NH, US General Grant 2023
Harry Chapin Food Bank Inc $5,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Grant 2023
Lakeland Bible Church $10,000 Lakeland, FL, US General Grant 2023
Manomet Inc $1,500 Manomet, MA, US General Grant 2023
Massachusetts General Hospital $1,500 Boston, MA, US Grant 2023
Mspca Animal Careadoption Centers $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Grant 2023
Overlook Food Awareness Resource Ma $15,000 Rutland, MA, US General Grant 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Amer $2,000 New York, NY, US General Grant 2023
South Shore Health $15,000 South Weymouth, MA, US Grant Perinatal Behavioral Hlth Prog 2023
South Shore Ymca $15,000 Quincy, MA, US General Grant 2023
Street Dog Hero $3,000 Bend, OR, US General Grant 2023
The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc $2,000 Boston, MA, US General Grant 2023
The Island Institute Of Rockland $1,500 Rockland, ME, US General Grant 2023
Think Wild $3,000 Bend, OR, US General Grant 2023
Town Of Canaan $2,500 Canaan, NH, US Grant: Williams Field 2023
Town Of Rutland $3,000 Rutland, MA, US Massachusetts Agriculture Commission 2023
Town Of Wayland $2,500 Wayland, MA, US Grant: Hannah Williams Playground 2023
Upper Valley Humane Society $5,000 Lebanon, NH, US General Grant 2023
Wake Education Partnership $2,500 Raleigh, NC, US Grant: Tools4schools 2023
Western Mass Climbers' Coalition $2,000 South Hadley, MA, US Grant: Farley Conservation Initiativ 2023
Boston Child Study Center Found Inc $6,000 Boston, MA, US Grant 2023
Friends Of Brown Memorial Library $2,500 Bradford, NH, US Grant 2023
Kearsarge Food Hub $25,000 Bradford, NH, US Matching Grant 2023
National Marine Life Center $1,000 Buzzards Bay, MA, US Grant 2023
Natural Dharma Foundation $10,000 Srpingfield, NH, US Grant 2023
Nh-vt Palliative Services $2,500 Cornish Flat, NH, US Grant: The Hand To Heart Project 2023
Sunset Hill Educational Institute $2,500 South Sutton, NH, US Grant- Natures Way Expansion For All 2023
The Epiphany School Inc $1,500 Boston, MA, US Grant 2023
The Learning Project Elementary Sch $2,500 Boston, MA, US Grant: Mccord Fund 2023
Americares $52,800 Stamford, CT, US Ukraine Relief/hurricane Ian Respons 2022
Canaan Firefighter's Association $1,000 Canaan, NH, US General Grant 2022
Captains For Clean Water $5,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Grant 2022
Friends Of Mascoma Foundation $1,000 Canaan, NH, US General Grant 2022
Harry Chapin Food Bank Inc $5,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Grant 2022
Hull Seaside Animal Rescue $700 Hull, MA, US General Grant 2022
Lakeland Bible Church $6,000 Lakeland, FL, US General Grant 2022
Manomet $700 Manomet, MA, US General Grant 2022
Massachusetts General Hospital $700 Boston, MA, US Grant For Mgh Fund 2022
Mspca Animal Careadoption Centers $800 Boston, MA, US General Grant 2022
Overlook Food Awareness Resource Ma $25,000 Rutland, MA, US General Grant 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Amer $1,000 New York, NY, US General Grant 2022
Racing For Heroes Inc $4,000 Alton, VA, US General Grant 2022
South Shore Health $7,000 South Weymouth, MA, US Behavioral Health Prog - Grayken Ctr 2022
South Shore Ymca $7,000 Quincy, MA, US General Grant 2022
Street Dog Hero $1,400 Bend, OR, US General Grant 2022
The Greater Boston Food Bank $1,000 Boston, MA, US General Grant 2022
The Island Institute Of Rockland $700 Rockland, ME, US General Grant 2022
Think Wild $1,400 Bend, OR, US General Grant 2022
Town Of Canaan $2,500 Canaan, NH, US William's Field Public Park Grant 2022
Town Of Rutland $2,000 Rutland, MA, US Massachusetts Agriculture Commission 2022
Town Of Wayland $2,500 Wayland, MA, US Grant For Hannah Williams Playground 2022
Upper Valley Humane Society $2,000 Lebanon, NH, US General Grant 2022
Wake Education Partnership $4,000 Raleigh, NC, US Grant For Tools 4 Schools 2022
Western Mass Climbers' Coalition $2,000 South Hadley, MA, US Trail Mentorship Program Grant 2022
Gala Community Center $5,000 Wolfeboro, NH, US General Grant 2022
Story Book Theatre Of Hawaii $5,000 Hanapepe, HI, US Hawaiian Native Plant Nursery Grant 2022
Wabanaki Culture Preserve Coalition $2,800 Old Town, ME, US General Grant 2022
Captains For Clean Water $12,500 Fort Myers, FL, US General 2021
Friends Of Mascoma Foundation $5,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2021
Harry Chapin Food Bank Inc $7,500 Fort Myers, FL, US General 2021
Help Hope Live Inc $4,000 Radnor, PA, US General - In Honor Of Trish Martin 2021
Hull Seaside Animal Rescue $1,000 Hull, MA, US General 2021
Lakeland Bible Church $10,000 Lakeland, FL, US General 2021
Manomet $1,000 Manomet, MA, US General 2021
Mspca Animal Careadoption Centers $4,500 Boston, MA, US Grants In Memory Of Margaret Stathos 2021
Parish Of St John The Evangelist $5,000 Hingham, MA, US The Rector's Discretionary Fund 2021
Planned Parenthood Federation Amer $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2021
Racing For Heroes Inc $7,500 Alton, VA, US General 2021
South Shore Conservatory $2,500 Hingham, MA, US Grant In Memory Of Margaret Stathos 2021
The Greater Boston Food Bank $1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2021
The Learning Project $5,000 Boston, MA, US Caroline Schmidt Arts/inspiration Fd 2021
Town Of Canaan $5,000 Canaan, NH, US William's Field Public Park 2021
Town Of Rutland $8,000 Rutland, MA, US Massachusetts Agriculture Commission 2021
Upper Valley Humane Society $5,000 Lebanon, NH, US General 2021
Acadia Wildlife Foundation $7,500 Mount Desert, ME, US General 2021
Canaan Firefighter's Association $4,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2021
Hingham Interfaith Food Pantry $1,000 Hingham, MA, US General 2021
Massachusetts Audobon Society Inc $7,500 Lincoln, MA, US General 2021
Massachusetts General Hospital $1,000 Boston, MA, US Grant For Mgh Fund 2021
Overlook Food Awareness Resource Ma $10,000 Rutland, MA, US General 2021
Parentprofessional Advocacy League $35,000 Waltham, MA, US General 2021
South Shore Health $10,000 South Weymouth, MA, US Grant For Behavioral Health 2021
South Shore Ymca $10,000 Quincy, MA, US General 2021
Street Dog Hero $5,000 Bend, OR, US General 2021
Temple Beth Sholom $8,000 Danville, VA, US Grant For Sanctuary Restoration 2021
The Island Institute Of Rockland $1,000 Rockland, ME, US General 2021
Think Wild $4,000 Bend, OR, US General 2021
Town Of Wayland $4,500 Wayland, MA, US Grant For Hannah Williams Playground 2021
Turner Creek Elementary Pta $8,000 Cary, NC, US General 2021
Wake Education Partnership $8,000 Raleigh, NC, US Grant For Tools 4 Schools 2021
Western Mass Climbers' Coalition $9,000 South Hadley, MA, US Farley Lot Improvement Proj Grant 2021
Bridging Humanity $6,000 Miami, FL, US General 2020
Canaan Fast Squad Inc $6,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2020
Captains For Clean Water $25,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General 2020
Cardigan Mountain School $5,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2020
Friends Of Mascoma Foundation $6,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2020
Harry Chapin Food Bank Inc $9,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General 2020
Help Hope Live $3,000 Radnor, PA, US General 2020
Hull Seaside Animal Rescue $2,000 Hull, MA, US General 2020
Kearsarge Food Hub $8,000 Bradford, NH, US General 2020
Lakeland Bible Church $11,000 Lakeland, FL, US General 2020
Manomet $2,000 Manomet, MA, US General 2020
Mascoma Community Healthcare Inc $4,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2020
Mass Society Prevent Cruelty Animal $2,500 Boston, MA, US General 2020
Episcopal Parish St John Evangelist $8,000 Hingham, MA, US The Rector's Discretionary Fund 2020
Planned Parenthood Federation Amer $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2020
Racing For Heroes Inc $4,000 Alton, VA, US General 2020
San Diego Refugee Tutoring $8,000 San Diego, CA, US General 2020
South Shore Conservatory $4,000 Hingham, MA, US General 2020
Sunset Hill Educational Institute $6,000 South Sutton, NH, US General 2020
The Greater Boston Food Bank $9,000 Boston, MA, US General 2020
The Learning Project $6,000 Boston, MA, US General 2020
Town Of Canaan $6,000 Canaan, NH, US William's Field Public Park 2020
Town Of Rutland $6,000 Rutland, MA, US Open Space Preservation/conservation 2020
Upper Valley Humane Society $6,000 Lebanon, NH, US General 2020
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc $10,000 Naples, FL, US General 2019
Captains For Clean Water $10,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General 2019
Cardigan Mountain School $10,000 Canaan, NH, US New Class Room Building 2019
Framingham History Center $700 Framingham, MA, US General 2019
Glass Museum $5,000 Peterborough, NH, US General 2019
Helphopelive $1,000 Radnor, PA, US General 2019
Hull Seaside Animal Rescue $1,000 Hull, MA, US General 2019
Kokee Resource Conservation Program $5,000 Waimea, HI, US General 2019
Lakeland Bible Church $5,000 Lakeland, FL, US General 2019
Love Your Brain Foundation Inc $2,000 White River Jct, VT, US General 2019
Manomet $1,000 Manomet, MA, US General 2019
Mgh Fund $1,000 Boston, MA, US General 2019
Milarepa Center $5,000 S Barnet, VT, US General 2019
Mspca Animal Care And Adoption Centers $-1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2019
Overlook Food Awareness Resources $79,600 Rutland, MA, US General 2019
Parish Of St John The Evangelist $6,000 Hingham, MA, US The Rector's Discretionary Fund 2019
Permacity Life $5,000 Franklin, NH, US General 2019
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2019
San Diego Refuge Tutoring $10,000 San Diego, CA, US General 2019
The Greater Boston Food Bank Of Boston $2,000 Boston, MA, US General 2019
The Harry Chapin Food Banks $2,000 Naples, FL, US General 2019
The Island Institute Of Rockland $1,000 Rockland, ME, US General 2019
The Learning Project $5,000 Boston, MA, US General 2019
Town Of Canaan $1,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2019
Town Of Rutland $2,000 Rutland, MA, US General 2019
Upper Valley Humane Society $1,000 Enfield, NH, US General 2019
Weare Friends Of Henniker Nh $5,000 Henniker, NH, US General 2019
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc $10,000 Naples, FL, US General 2018
Canaan Fast Squad $1,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2018
Cape Vineyard Community Church $2,000 Cape Coral, FL, US Pastors Discretionary Fund 2018
Captains For Clean Water $2,500 Fort Myers, FL, US General 2018
Cardigan Mountain School $10,000 Canaan, NH, US New Class Room Building 2018
Garden Island Resource Co $5,000 Lihue, HI, US General 2018
Glass Museum $2,500 Peterborough, NH, US General 2018
Helphopelive $1,000 Radnor, PA, US General 2018
Hull Seaside Animal Rescue $2,000 Hull, MA, US General 2018
Love Your Brain Foundation Inc $3,000 White River Jct, VT, US General 2018
Manomet $1,000 Manomet, MA, US General 2018
Mgh Fund $1,000 Boston, MA, US General 2018
Milarepa Center $2,500 S Barnet, VT, US General 2018
Mspca Animal Care And Adoption Centers $3,000 Boston, MA, US General 2018
Parish Of St John The Evangelist $3,000 Hingham, MA, US The Rector's Discretionary Fund 2018
Permacity Life $5,000 Franklin, NH, US General 2018
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Risenow $5,000 Warner, NH, US General 2018
Society For Protection Of New Hampshire Forests $2,500 Concord, NH, US General 2018
Society Of Saint Margaret Of Duxbury $1,000 Duxbury, MA, US General 2018
South Shore Conservatory $1,000 Hingham, MA, US General 2018
Southeastern University Joshua Breed $8,400 Lakeland, FL, US Scholarship 2018
The Alcyon Center $2,500 Seal Cove, ME, US General 2018
The Greater Boston Food Bank Of Boston $1,000 Boston, MA, US General 2018
The Harry Chapin Food Banks $2,000 Naples, FL, US General 2018
The Island Institute Of Rockland $1,000 Rockland, ME, US General 2018
The Learning Project $2,500 Boston, MA, US General 2018
Town Of Canaan $1,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2018
Town Of Orange $2,500 Orange, NH, US General 2018
Trevor Project $2,500 West Hollywood, CA, US General 2018
Upper Valley Humane Society $1,000 Enfield, NH, US General 2018
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc $10,000 Naples, FL, US General 2017
Boston Latin School $1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2017
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation $2,500 Short Hills, NJ, US General 2017
D Acres Of New Hampshire Inc $1,000 Rumney, NH, US General 2017
Glass Museum $2,500 Peterborough, NH, US General 2017
Helphopelive $2,500 Radnor, PA, US General 2017
Lakeland Bible Church $10,000 Lakeland, FL, US General 2017
Manomet $1,000 Manomet, MA, US General 2017
Mascoma Community Healthcare Inc $5,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2017
Mgh Fund $1,000 Boston, MA, US General 2017
Mspca Animal Care And Adoption Centers $3,000 Boston, MA, US General 2017
Parish Of St John The Evangelist $3,000 Hingham, MA, US The Rector's Discretionary Fund 2017
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
Society For Protection Of New Hampshire Forests $2,500 Concord, NH, US General 2017
South Shore Conservatory $1,000 Hingham, MA, US General 2017
Southern Poverty Law Center Of Montgomeryal $2,500 Montgomery, AL, US General 2017
St Judes Children's Research Hospital $2,500 Memphis, TN, US General 2017
The Harry Chapin Food Banks $1,500 Naples, FL, US General 2017
The Island Institute Of Rockland $1,000 Rockland, ME, US General 2017
The Learning Project $1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2017
Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi Clinical Services $2,500 Mission, SD, US General 2017
Upper Valley Humane Society $1,000 Enfield, NH, US General 2017
Wachusetts Greenway $2,000 Holden, MA, US General 2017
National Parks Conservation Assoc $2,500 Washington, DC, US General 2017
Love Your Brain Foundation Inc $3,000 White River Jct, VT, US General 2017
Gala Community Center $10,000 Ossipee, NH, US General 2017
The Alcyon Center $2,500 Seal Cove, ME, US General 2017
Milarepa Center $1,500 S Barnet, VT, US General 2017
Trevor Project $1,000 West Hollywood, CA, US General 2017
Regional Task Force On The Homeless $5,000 San Diego, CA, US General 2017
Greater Boston Food Bank $2,000 Boston, MA, US General 2017
Hull Seaside Animal Rescue $2,000 Hull, MA, US General 2017
Society Of Saint Margaret Of Duxbury $1,000 Duxbury, MA, US General 2017
Holliston Historical Soceity $2,500 Holliston, MA, US General 2017
Americares $10,000 Stamford, CT, US Hurricane Relief 2017
Americares $25,000 Stamford, CA, US Mental Helth Initiative 2017
Rutland Historical Society $5,000 Rutland, MA, US General 2017
Rutland Land Conservancy $2,500 Rutland, MA, US General 2017
Americares $4,000 Stamford, CT, US General 2016
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc $25,000 Naples, FL, US General 2016
Canaan Fast Squad $1,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2016
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation $2,500 Short Hills, NJ, US General 2016
Framingham Historical And Natural History Society $20,000 Framingham Centre, MA, US General 2016
Glass Museum $2,500 Peterborough, NH, US General 2016
Helphopelive $2,500 Radnor, PA, US General 2016
Hingham Interfaith Food Pantry $2,000 Hingham, MA, US General 2016
Lakeland Bible Church $9,000 Lakeland, FL, US General 2016
Mgh Fund $1,000 Boston, MA, US General 2016
Mspca Animal Care And Adoption Centers $1,000 Boston, MA, US General 2016
Parish Of St John The Evangelist $3,000 Hingham, MA, US The Rector's Discretionary Fund 2016
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2016
Society For Protection Of New Hampshire Forests $2,500 Concord, NH, US General 2016
South Shore Conservatory $500 Hingham, MA, US General 2016
Southern Poverty Law Center Of Montgomeryal $2,500 Montgomery, AL, US General 2016
St Judes Children's Research Hospital $2,500 Memphis, TN, US General 2016
The Harry Chapin Food Banks $2,500 Naples, FL, US General 2016
The Island Institute Of Rockland $1,000 Rockland, ME, US General 2016
The Learning Project $3,000 Boston, MA, US General 2016
Tiwahe Glu Kini Pi Clinical Services $5,000 Mission, SD, US General 2016
Town Of Rutland $9,000 Rutland, MA, US The Agricultural Commission Green House Project 2016
Upper Valley Humane Society $1,000 Enfield, NH, US General 2016
D Acres Of New Hampshire Inc $2,500 Rumney, NH, US General 2016
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe $5,000 Fort Yates, ND, US General 2016
Mascoma Community Healthcare Inc $5,000 Canaan, NH, US General 2016
Captains For Clean Water $2,500 Fort Myers, FL, US General 2016
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary $500 Kanab, UT, US General 2016
Boston Latin School $1,000 Boston, MA, US General 2016
Manomet $500 Manomet, MA, US General 2016
American Civil Liberties $1,500 Boston, MA, US General 2016
Wachusetts Greenway $2,000 Holden, MA, US General 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 04-6044714
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 212 Penobscot, ME 04476-0212

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Caroline P Buttner
Director Nancy C Rose
Director Dr Jennifer W Willliams
Director Dustin P Laverack
Treasurer Warren F Baker Esq

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.