The Wilke Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wilke Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$61.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
29% 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 | $2.4 million | 28 | $52.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 30 | $61.7 million |
How to apply
The Wilke Family 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 The Wilke Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $56,474 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $830,000 |
| New York | 5 | $606,667 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $108,333 |
| California | 8 | $105,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Code Org | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Children in Conflict Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Teach for All Inc | Technology Engineers Initiative | $166,667 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Shout Your Abortion Fund | $150,000 |
| Village Theatre | New Works Program | $125,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Wilke Family Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | IPD Translational Investigator Research | $100,000 |
| KH Theatre Limited | General & Unrestricted | $56,474 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Sloan Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Ackland Art Museum | $50,000 |
| With Honor Institute | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co | General & Unrestricted | $33,333 |
| Playwrights Horizons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Narrative Magazine Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New America Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pacific Resident Theatre Ensemble | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Village Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Worldreader Org | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Partners | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Foundation | Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy Research | $15,000 |
| Amas Musical Theatre Inc | Distant Thunder | $10,000 |
| Sundance Institute | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | "For Mr Johnson" Project, a film by Khana Tillman | $5,000 |
| Forever Kids | For DREAMERS project | $5,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | "For Mr Johnson" Project, a film by Khana Tillman | $3,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Allan Wilke
- Julia Wilke
- Liesl D Wilke
- Taylor Wilke
Questions people ask
Does The Wilke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wilke Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Wilke Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Allan Wilke (VP, Dir), Julia Wilke (Dir), Liesl D Wilke (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Taylor Wilke (Dir).
What does The Wilke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.