Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $405,229 in 106 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $23,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$405,229
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $401,824 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $401,824 | 104 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $405,229 | 106 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Ruth Winkelman Wender 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.
What Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 60 | $271,881 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $23,485 |
| Texas | 4 | $15,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $9,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $8,000 |
| California | 4 | $7,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wfuv | General operations | $23,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $22,500 |
| White Plains Hospital Medical Center | General operations | $22,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operations | $17,500 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York | General operations | $16,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Council | General operations | $15,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn (ACLU) | General operations | $10,000 |
| Partnership with Native Americans | General operations | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General operations | $9,500 |
| Chabad of the Hospitals Inc | General operations | $9,000 |
| Hebrew Institute of White Plains | General operations | $8,660 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| American National Red Cross | General operations | $7,500 |
| Zion Forever Project | General operations | $7,500 |
| NEW COMMUNITY CINEMA CLUB INC DBA Cinema Arts Centre | General operations | $6,300 |
| Clean Air Task Force | General operations | $5,000 |
| Honest Reporting Middle East Media Watch Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Long Island Cares | General operations | $5,000 |
| Melville Jewish Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General operations | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hadassah | General | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General operations | $5,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | General operations | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General operations | $4,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Foundation Inc | General operations | $4,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General operations | $4,000 |
| Chabad of Long Island | General operations | $4,000 |
| Oceana | General operations | $4,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General operations | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operations | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operations | $3,500 |
| New York Public Radio | General operations | $3,500 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | General operations | $3,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) | General operations | $3,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) | General operations | $3,000 |
| North Shore University Hospital | General operations | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Wender Spitz
- Theodore A Wender
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation give?
$405,229 in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill Wender Spitz (Trustee) and Theodore A Wender (Trustee).
What does Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.