The Wolstencroft Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wolstencroft Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edison, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$24.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
15% 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 | $1.3 million | 14 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 13 | $24.8 million |
How to apply
The Wolstencroft 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.
What The Wolstencroft Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $325,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $275,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $275,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | For general charitable purposes | $275,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | For general charitable purposes | $275,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | For general charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | For general charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| National Jewish Health | For general charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | For general charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | For general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | For general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Universitydevel | For general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | For general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation Inc | For general charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Chordoma Foundation | For general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| National Geographic Society | For general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Wolstencroft
- Catherine Wolstencroft
Questions people ask
Does The Wolstencroft Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wolstencroft Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Wolstencroft Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tracy Wolstencroft (Trustee) and Catherine Wolstencroft (Trustee).
What does The Wolstencroft Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.