The Mark and Jane Wilf Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mark and Jane Wilf Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.2 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$53.2 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
45% 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 | $1.7 million | 80 | $39.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 96 | $48.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 86 | $53.2 million |
How to apply
The Mark and Jane Wilf 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 The Mark and Jane Wilf Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 30 | $373,660 |
| Florida | 12 | $328,160 |
| New Jersey | 18 | $222,466 |
| California | 5 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $36,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $21,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $12,160 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Scholarship support | $1.0 million |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | Capital support | $200,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Program support | $130,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | General operating support | $51,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| White House Historical Association | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity | Program support | $25,000 |
| Lawfare Project Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Fine Arts | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel | Program support | $23,000 |
| Golda Och Academy Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Program support | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Program support | $18,000 |
| Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue | General operating support | $18,000 |
| The First Tee of Metropolitan New York | Program support | $17,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | Program support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Moving Traditions | Program support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Inc | Program support | $12,200 |
| Colgate University | Program support | $10,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Greater Newark | Program support | $10,000 |
| JOURNEY4LIFE Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center Inc (DBA Glazer Hall) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Stand Together Day | Program support | $10,000 |
| Friendship Circle International - Lifetown | Program support | $5,400 |
| Abington Friends School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Mda | Program support | $5,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Program support | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Golda Och Academy Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ohel Avraham | Program support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue | Program support | $5,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association (92ND Street Y) | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Wilf
- Jane Wilf
- Zygmunt Wilf
- Steven Wilf
- Daniel Wilf
- Rachel S Wilf
Questions people ask
Does The Mark and Jane Wilf Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mark and Jane Wilf Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs The Mark and Jane Wilf Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Wilf (President & Trustee), Jane Wilf (Vice President & Trustee), Zygmunt Wilf (Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee) and Steven Wilf (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Mark and Jane Wilf Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.