Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered in 1997, with $31,548 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
4109 Churchill Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35213 EIN 63-1135511 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2025)
$32K
▲ 27.7% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$81K
Net assets
$269K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · -156% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation: 40 mo reserves · -156% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4109 Churchill Cir, Birmingham, AL, 35213
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $88K (FY2013) to $32K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $269K
Operating margin
-156.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$269K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$269K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,548▲27.7% | $80,903▲12.9% | $268,593▼15.5% | $268,593▼15.5% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $24,710▼47.6% | $71,631▼7.3% | $317,948▼12.9% | $317,948▼12.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $47,140▲62.1% | $77,299▲67.3% | $364,869▼7.6% | $364,869▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $29,087▼29.8% | $46,197▼37.4% | $395,028▼4.2% | $395,028▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $41,430▲804% | $73,819▲26.7% | $412,138▼7.3% | $412,138▼7.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | -$5,889▼125% | $58,263▲5.2% | $444,527▼12.6% | $444,527▼12.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $23,501▲50.6% | $55,365▼9.0% | $508,679▼5.9% | $508,679▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $15,603▼45.3% | $60,812▼11.1% | $540,543▼7.7% | $540,543▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $28,513▼47.0% | $68,403▲11.9% | $585,752▼8.0% | $585,752▼8.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $53,772▼57.0% | $61,109▼1.8% | $636,439▼1.1% | $636,439▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $124,979▲42.2% | $62,199▼26.4% | $643,776▲10.8% | $643,776▲10.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $87,902 | $84,556▲122% | $580,996▲0.6% | $580,996▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $38,142▼7.3% | $577,650▼1.9% | $577,650▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $41,156▲56.1% | $588,640▲18.5% | $588,640▲18.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $26,373 | $496,614 | $496,614 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-1135511, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation's EIN?
- Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-1135511.
- How much revenue does Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation report?
- Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation reported $31,548 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ernest G & Cecil B Williams Foundation (EIN 63-1135511) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.