Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $162,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$162,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$56.2 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $780,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $530,000 | 2 | $41.1 million |
| 2024 | $780,000 | 3 | $48.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 10 | $56.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf 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 Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $2.2 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Program support | $500,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel (Jafi) | Program support | $500,000 |
| Park East Synagogue | General operating support | $500,000 |
| National Library of Israel USA | Capital support | $300,000 |
| American Friends of or National Missions | Program support | $250,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | Program support | $75,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Miryam Institute Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Kean University Foundation Inc | Scholarship support | $30,000 |
| The Young Scholars Institute | Program support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Wilf
- Zygmunt Wilf
- Mark Wilf
- Elizabeth Wilf
- Daniel Wilf
- Elana Wilf Tanzman
- Halle Wilf
- Jason Wilf
- Jonathan Wilf
- Orin Wilf
- Rachel S Wilf
- Stephanie Wilf
- Steven Wilf
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $162,500.
Who runs Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard Wilf (President & Trustee), Zygmunt Wilf (Vice President & Trustee), Mark Wilf (Secretary & Trustee) and Elizabeth Wilf (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph and Elizabeth Wilf Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.