The Wilf Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wilf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$63.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13.3 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11.6 million | 88 | $74.5 million |
| 2023 | $17.5 million | 81 | $70.0 million |
| 2024 | $13.3 million | 84 | $64.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 5 | $63.6 million |
How to apply
The Wilf Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $16,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Scholarships | $1.0 million |
| Chabad House-Lubavitch | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family Promise Inc (Fka Interfaith Hospitality Network) | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Wilf
- Zygmunt Wilf
- Mark Wilf
- Orin Wilf
- Elizabeth Wilf
- Elana Wilf Tanzman
- Jason Wilf
- Jonathan Wilf
- Steven Wilf
- Daniel Wilf
- Halle Wilf
- Rachel S Wilf
- Stephanie Wilf
- Audrey Wilf
- Jane Wilf
Questions people ask
Does The Wilf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wilf Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Wilf Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard Wilf (President & Trustee), Zygmunt Wilf (Vice President & Trustee), Mark Wilf (Secretary & Trustee) and Orin Wilf (Treasurer & Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.