Wilder Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wilder Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Key Biscayne, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,750 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,825 and the largest $50,000. 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$98,750
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,825
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,750 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,150 | 7 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $59,750 | 7 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $98,750 | 8 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Wilder Foundation Inc 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 Wilder Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $97,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Florida PBS | Assist org in tax exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Assit org in tax exempt functions | $25,000 |
| Branches | Assist org in tax exempt fuctions | $10,000 |
| Chapman Partnership | Assist org in tax exempt functions | $6,000 |
| Beaux Arts Inc | Assist org in tax exempt functions | $5,650 |
| Two Hundrend Club of Greater Miami | Assist org in tax exempt functions | $1,000 |
| Florida House Washington DC | Assist org in tax exempt functions | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Assist org in tax exempt functions | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Rita Wilder
- Gary Wilder
- Nicole Wilder
Questions people ask
Does Wilder Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilder Foundation Inc give?
$98,750 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,825.
Who runs Wilder Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rita Wilder (President), Gary Wilder (Vice Preside) and Nicole Wilder (Secretary).
What does Wilder Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.