Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $12,600 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$12,600
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$36.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 44 | $31.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 44 | $37.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 37 | $36.7 million |
How to apply
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf 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 Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $2.1 million |
| New Jersey | 19 | $451,172 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $12,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,667 |
| California | 1 | $1,800 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Law School | Program support | $1.0 million |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum | Program support | $500,000 |
| The Public Theater | General support | $300,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | Program support | $125,000 |
| NJ Leep | Program support | $100,000 |
| Pingry School | General operating support | $90,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Ruth | Program support | $75,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum | Program support | $50,000 |
| New York University | Program support | $50,000 |
| New York University | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Program support | $25,000 |
| Per Scholas Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hit the Books Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| NJ Leep | General operating support | $20,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Israel of Springfield | Program support | $18,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Program support | $15,000 |
| Horizons Newark Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Meor Inc | General operating support | $12,600 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Program support | $10,000 |
| Golda Och Academy Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Heritage Programs | Program support | $10,000 |
| Visual Arts Center of NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| P G Chambers School | Program support | $7,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Program support | $6,667 |
| Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ahavath Torah - Chabad at Short Hills | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Jewish National Fund Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Program support | $1,800 |
| Iam Fame | Program support | $1,500 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Millburn Fireman's Welfare Association | To support hosting of community events such as fire safety demonstrations, providing funeral benefits for volunteer and career firefighters | $500 |
| Special Olympics New Jersey | Program support | $500 |
| Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael | General operating support | $72 |
Officers and trustees
- Zygmunt Wilf
- Audrey Wilf
- Mark Wilf
- Elana Wilf Tanzman
- Jason Wilf
- Jonathan Wilf
- Stephanie Wilf
Questions people ask
Does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $12,600.
Who runs Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zygmunt Wilf (President & Trustee), Audrey Wilf (Vice President & Trustee), Mark Wilf (Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee) and Elana Wilf Tanzman (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.