Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $214,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$214,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,000 | 34 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $159,000 | 25 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $214,000 | 27 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Wilson Wilde Family 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 Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 14 | $123,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $32,000 |
| New York | 3 | $19,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science | General fund | $32,000 |
| Gould Academy | General fund | $15,500 |
| Camp Jewell YMCA | General fund | $15,500 |
| Denver Animal Shelter | General fund | $15,500 |
| Community Resource Council | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boothbay Region Food Pantry | General fund | $10,000 |
| Community Resource Council Addiction Outreach | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Opera House at Boothbay | General fund | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $7,500 |
| Student Aid Fund | General fund | $7,500 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | General fund | $7,000 |
| Boothbay Region Historical Society | General fund | $6,500 |
| Farmington Food Pantry | General fund | $6,500 |
| Barton Center for Diabetes Education | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boothbay Regional Health Care | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Farmington River Watershed Assoc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Watkinson School | General fund | $5,000 |
| World Learning | General fund | $5,000 |
| Maine Woodland Owners | General fund | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General fund | $5,000 |
| Action for Animals - Maine | General fund | $4,000 |
| Backline Care | General fund | $3,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| Lincoln County Dental | General fund | $3,000 |
| Harbor Theater | General fund | $2,500 |
| Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Wilde
- Elisabeth L Wilde
- Robert H Hurwit
- Michelle Foster
- Ryan Wilde
Questions people ask
Does Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc give?
$214,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David W Wilde (Director), Elisabeth L Wilde (Director), Robert H Hurwit (Chairman & Ceo) and Michelle Foster (Director/Treasurer/Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Wilson Wilde Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.