Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $710,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$710,000
- Assets$26.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $833,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $828,500 | 10 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $833,500 | 9 | $23.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 10 | $26.2 million |
How to apply
Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $910,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 3 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Charitable donation | $710,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | Charitable donation | $200,000 |
| US Friends of the van Leer Jerusalem Institute | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Israel Democracy Fund | Charitable donation | $80,000 |
| Gemach Harabbonim | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Crarg | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Oshman Family JCC | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| KDFC | Charitable donation | $250 |
| Kqed | Charitable donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Amos Wilnai
- Ruth Wilnai
- Sigal Wilnai-Tzoore
- Yael Wilnai-Ziskind
- Nitzan Wilnai
Questions people ask
Does Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amos Wilnai (President/Asst. Treasurer), Ruth Wilnai (Vp/Secretary/Treasurer), Sigal Wilnai-Tzoore (Vice President) and Yael Wilnai-Ziskind (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.