The Spencer Williams Foundation for
EIN 364395364Total Given 2021–2023
$151K
5 grants · $50K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$31K
typical mid grants · $15K–$45K
grant size
25%
balanced · 1/4 multi-year
repeat
$38K
Assets (2021)
4
Distinct Recipients
About
THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE THE DETERMINATION TO CEASE ACTIVITY AND FILE ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. A COPY OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION IS ATTACHED.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(312) 346-4101
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $131K | $38K | $11K | 3 |
| 2023 | $20K | $0 | $-2K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 5 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$31K
Average
$30K
75th Pctl
$45K
Maximum
$55K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
HH
Honorable Marilyn Huff
2+ yrs
President
Leadership
HR
Honorable Cynthia M Rufe
Vice President
Leadership
JF
Jane Forde
Treasurer
Leadership
HR
Honorable Allyson K Duncan Ret
2+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KF
Kevin M Forde
2+ yrs
Director
HK
Honorable Irene M Keeley
2+ yrs
Director
HP
Honorable Lawrence L Piersol
2+ yrs
Director
HM
Honorable Margaret M McKeown
Vice President/Director
Leadership
HR
Honorable Ann C Williams Ret
President/Director
Leadership
HW
Honorable John M Walker
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
HH
Honorable Marilyn Huff
2+ yrs
Secretary/ Director
Leadership
HR
Honorable Allyson K Duncan Ret
2+ yrs
Director
KF
Kevin M Forde
2+ yrs
Director
HK
Honorable Irene M Keeley
2+ yrs
Director
HP
Honorable Lawrence L Piersol
2+ yrs
Director
HR
Honorable W Royal Fergeson Jr Ret
Director
Grants Awarded (5 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just the Beginning Foundation | Chicago, IL | $55,000 | PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR LEGAL INSTITUTE AND JUMPSTART PROGRAM. | 2021 |
| The Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society | San Francisco, CA | $44,750 | PRESERVES AND EDUCATES ABOUT THE LEGAL HISTORY OF THE WESTERN LAW. | 2021 |
| Federal Judges Association | Rockville, MD | $31,232 | SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE ROLE OF FEDERAL JUDGE MEMBERS WITHIN A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL IDEPENDENT JUDICIARY. | 2021 |
| Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | PRESERVE AND PRESENT THE LEGAL HISTORY OF HTE WEST AND ABOUT THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY. | 2023 |
| Federal Judges Association | Rockville, MD | $5,236 | SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE ROLE OF FEDERAL JUDGE MEMBERS WITHIN A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY. | 2023 |