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Raymond and Carolyn Wilder Foundation

Accepts applications View Park, California · EIN 844377281

Raymond and Carolyn Wilder Foundation is a private foundation in View Park, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $10,500 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,2509$38,833
2024$10,5003$84,110
2025$14,0005$119,383

How to apply

ContactCarolyn Wilder
4944 Southridge Avenue, View Park, CA 90043
Phone or email(310) 671-5578, carolynrwilder@gmail.com
What to submitStudents must provide proof of current enrollment from the registrar's office, official transcripts showing above average gpa and academic excellence and demonstrate some leadership, extracurriculars or community service. A written essay will be added for the upcoming application period.
DeadlinesApplications deadline dates will be set for may 1st.
RestrictionsNo restrictions or limitations.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Raymond and Carolyn Wilder Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$12,500
Nevada1$1,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Scholarship$7,000
Individual
CA
Scholarship$2,000
Individual
CA
Scholarship$2,000
Individual
NV
Scholarship$1,500
Individual
CA
Scholarship$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Raymond and Carolyn Wilder Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications deadline dates will be set for may 1st..

How much does Raymond and Carolyn Wilder Foundation give?

$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs Raymond and Carolyn Wilder Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Wilder (President, Secretary & Treasurer) and Ramona Wilder (Officer, Director).

What does Raymond and Carolyn Wilder Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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