The Wilbert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wilbert Foundation is a private foundation in Hagerstown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $20,000 | 2 | $902,785 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Wilbert 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Wilbert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Chaplains Institute | General fund | $25,000 |
| Pediatric Chaplains Network | General fund | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Childrens Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Richard Ward
- Mark Minnick
- John F Moller Jr
- Frederick Hurt
Questions people ask
Does The Wilbert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wilbert Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Wilbert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Richard Ward (President/Tr), Mark Minnick (Vice Preside), John F Moller Jr (Secretary) and Frederick Hurt (Director).
What does The Wilbert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.