Williams Companies Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Williams Companies Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health, human services, community development and civic affairs in Oklahoma and other places where the company does business.
FUNDING AREAS: Arts and culture, education, health, human services, community development, civic affairs
IP TAKE: WCF often works through the Tulsa Community Foundation, which is a good resource for local nonprofits that want to get involved with this corporate giver.
PROFILE: Established in 1974, the Williams Companies Foundation (WCF) is a corporation foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company works in the energy industry, primarily with natural gas transportation and processing. It gives time and resources in the areas where employees live and work through partnerships with local and national organizations. WCF funds local efforts for arts and culture, education, health, human services, community development and civic affairs.
The Williams Companies Foundation often provides support to United Way agencies, schools and STEM-focused programs. It commonly offers matching gifts to organizations in the company’s service area. United Way funding is made possible through matching donations up to $25,000 made by employees, retirees and board members. Williams supports over 150 local United Way agencies. In the company’s home region, it has a Homegrown Giving program that provides operating support, project support, sponsorships and education program donations. Partnerships with schools to help students and boost employee involvement is of particular interest to WCF, especially with regard to STEM education and job opportunities.
Grants range between about $100 and $10,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Oklahoma and other communities where the company operates. Past local grantees include Ground Zero Emergency Training Center, the University of Tulsa and A Gathering Place for Tulsa.
This foundation often accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Williams has a matching gifts form that organizations can complete. Nonprofits should attach a copy of their IRS exemption letter with requests. WCF does not make grants to individuals, and there are no submission deadlines. Organizations typically hear back from the funder within 90 days of submitting a completed application. Direct general questions to the staff at 918-573-1190 or 918-573-2713, or via email at DiversityAndCommunityRelations@williams.com.
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