Paul J. Williams Foundation

EIN 752610617 Private Foundation

Midland, TX 79701 |(432) 694-4237

Total Given 2017–2024
$2.5M
162 grants · $307K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $8K–$20K
grant size
57%
supporter · 43/75 multi-year
repeat
$3.2M
Assets (2024)
75
Distinct Recipients

About

Texas does not require private foundations or charitable organizations to routinely file their Form 990-PF (or any other annual financial report) with the Attorney Generals office.The Texas Attorney General Charitable Trusts Section may request a copy only if:They are conducting an investigation, orThe organization is involved in a charitable trust matter under review.

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Contact Person High Sky Children's Ranch
Phone (432) 694-4237
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 $51K $2.6M $731K 17
2018 $51K $2.9M $562K 17
2020 $152K $3.2M $461K 19
2021 $700K $3.0M $607K 35
2022 $505K $2.9M $739K 25
2023 $500K $3.0M $765K 24
2024 $500K $3.2M $775K 25

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 162 grants on record

Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$20K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$40K

Geographic Distribution


Texas Counties Served

95.1% of US grants · Rank #1 of 4 states $2.4M across 154 grants 10 of 254 counties

Top 10 counties

  1. 1 Midland 86 grants · $1.4M
  2. 2 Martin 47 grants · $864K
  3. 3 Reeves 7 grants · $44K
  4. 4 Ector 3 grants · $26K
  5. 5 Jeff Davis 1 grant · $20K
  6. 6 Travis 1 grant · $20K
  7. 7 Dallas 4 grants · $17K
  8. 8 Harris 1 grant · $15K
  9. 9 Galveston 3 grants · $14K
  10. 10 Upton 1 grant · $3K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (162 total)

Purpose
Midland Bible Church Midland, TX $40,000 General Operating Support 2023
Midland Classical Academy Midland, TX $40,000 General Operating Support 2023
Midland Bible Church Midland, TX $40,000 General Operating Support 2024
Midland Classical Academy Midland, TX $40,000 General Operating Support 2024
High Sky Children's Ranch Midland, TX $30,000 General Operating Support 2023
Family Promise of Midland Midland, TX $30,000 General Operating Support 2023
The Life Center Midland, TX $30,000 General Operating Support 2023
Midland Humane Coalition Midland, TX $30,000 General Operating Support 2023
Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Midland, TX $30,000 General Operating Support 2023
Bynum School Midland, TX $30,000 General Operating Support 2024
One Accord for Kids Midland, TX $30,000 General Operating Support 2024
Midland Bible Church Midland, TX $30,000 General functions of the church 2022
Midland Classical Academy Midland, TX $30,000 Providing classical education based on a Christian worldview 2022
Midland Classical Academy Midland, TX $25,000 Providing classical education based on a Christian worldview 2021
Permian Oilfield Jobs Midland, TX $25,000 Support future oilfield workers. 2021
Breaking Bread Kitchen Midland, TX $25,000 Assistance to feed those in need. 2022
311 Ministries Midland, TX $25,000 Support to make a difference to the children in need. 2022
Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry Midland, TX $25,000 Supports the feedings to the hungry with free home cooked meal and spritiual preachings. 2022
CASA of West Texas Midland, TX $24,000 General Operating Support 2024
High Sky Children's Ranch Midland, TX $20,000 Assistance to abused, neglected and troubled children 2021
Midland Bible Church Midland, TX $20,000 General functions of the church 2021
West Texas Food Bank Midland, TX $20,000 Alleviating hunger in communities throughout West Texas 2021
Senior Link Midland Midland, TX $20,000 Helping vulnerable seniors continue living independently in their own homes 2021
Family Promise of Midland Midland, TX $20,000 Interfaith hospitality and transitional housing for families in need 2021
Recording Library of West Texas Midland, TX $20,000 Providing audio recordings to enrich the lives of people who cannot access the written word. 2021

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