Valerie and Jeffrey S Wilpon Foundation
Accepts applications
Valerie and Jeffrey S Wilpon Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$145,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$279
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,500 the year before.
56% 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 | $90,000 | 8 | $10,049 |
| 2024 | $91,500 | 7 | $24 |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 9 | $279 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey S Wilpon C/O FLSV LLP 1475 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 874-8800 |
| What to submit | The foundation invites each charitable organization to apply for funds on the basis of its purposes and the uses of requested funds. Applicants are encouraged to submit detailed cover letters responding to the above. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | There are no limitations on awards or grants. Each individual situation will be reviewed as warranted. |
What Valerie and Jeffrey S Wilpon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $140,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Village Academies | General contribution | $25,000 |
| World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc | General contribution | $25,000 |
| 92nd Street Y New York Donation | General contribution | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General contribution | $25,000 |
| National Sept 11 Memorial and Museum | General contribution | $25,000 |
| First Tee | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Only One Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greenwich CT | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey S Wilpon
- Valerie Wilpon
Questions people ask
Does Valerie and Jeffrey S Wilpon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
How much does Valerie and Jeffrey S Wilpon Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Valerie and Jeffrey S Wilpon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey S Wilpon (President/Director) and Valerie Wilpon (Vice President/Director).
What does Valerie and Jeffrey S Wilpon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.