Law Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Law Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.8 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$9.8 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$249 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.9 million the year before.
32% 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 | $11.9 million | 79 | $228 million |
| 2024 | $9.8 million | 94 | $249 million |
How to apply
Law 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 Law Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $5.3 million |
| New Jersey | 18 | $3.1 million |
| Florida | 21 | $421,800 |
| Arizona | 3 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $215,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $211,000 |
| California | 2 | $150,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $11,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund | Campaign pledge | $2.0 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrwest NJ | Israel emergency support | $1.6 million |
| Yeshiva University | General support | $1.0 million |
| Hun School of Princeton | Residence hall pledge | $500,000 |
| New York University School of Law | Pledge to public interest law | $500,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | Annual support | $360,000 |
| National Library of Israel USA | Capital support | $300,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Hurricane helene relief | $250,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Services to the armed forces | $250,000 |
| Rabbinical College of America | Capital support | $250,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | Pediatric neurosurgery unit | $200,000 |
| Louis D Brandeis Center | Program support | $200,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Hurricanes helene and milton | $100,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Early stage research in space | $100,000 |
| Council on Criminal Justice Inc | Veterans justice project | $100,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | Contemporary antisemitism | $100,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Founders circle pledge | $100,000 |
| Ner L'horeinu Inc | Israel emergency support | $100,000 |
| Ner L'horeinu Inc | Support for israel | $100,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | Sr. Wilner's work with ptsd | $100,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Military service initiative pledge | $100,000 |
| Tikvah Fund | University leadership program | $100,000 |
| Sunrise Association | Camperships for israel, pearl | $78,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Center for advocacy and student | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | For all campaign | $50,000 |
| Chabad Serving Elon and Surroundings Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Club Z | Zionism education for teens | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Inc | Support for the harry wilf | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Annual support | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | General support | $50,000 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc | Holocaust learning experience | $50,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | Met council food distribution | $50,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cyberwell | $40,000 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc | Annual support | $35,000 |
| Allen-Stevenson School | Annual support | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Hurricane beryl relief | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | On-campus antisemitism efforts | $25,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc | Annual support | $25,000 |
| Birch Wathen Lenox School | Middle eastern history curriculum | $25,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Annual support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Wilf
- Orin Wilf
- Beth Wilf
- Zygmunt Wilf
- Halle Wilf
Questions people ask
Does Law Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Law Foundation Inc give?
$9.8 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Law Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard Wilf (Chairman, President & Trustee), Orin Wilf (Vice President & Trustee), Beth Wilf (Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee) and Zygmunt Wilf (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Law Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.