The Duane Wilder Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Duane Wilder Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,375 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$220,375
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $444,700 the year before.
68% 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 | $554,100 | 20 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $444,700 | 19 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $220,375 | 28 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Duane Wilder 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 Duane Wilder Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $86,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $21,500 |
| California | 4 | $21,125 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 3 | $7,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MJM Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $55,000 |
| University of Texas Blanton Museum | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Blanton Museum -Ut | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Hopital Albert Schweizer Haiti | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Austin Theater Alliance | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $14,000 |
| Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $12,625 |
| Andy Roddick Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Austin Smiles | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| George Washington University | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Shakespeare Theater Company | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| University of Texas Scholl of Human Ecology | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $6,000 |
| Austin Pet Alive | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Chautauqua Institution | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| St Timothy's School | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Thacher School | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Austin Planned Parenthood | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Ivy Table | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Foster Angels | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Sonoma Family Meal | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Casa del Herroro | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,250 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Texas | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Sirra - Shiba Research Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Wadsworth-Sulgrave Historic Preservation Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Fund for Sarah Lawrence | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $500 |
| Maret School | An unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Wilder
- Robin Wilder
Questions people ask
Does The Duane Wilder Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Duane Wilder Foundation Inc give?
$220,375 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Duane Wilder Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Wilder (President) and Robin Wilder (Director).
What does The Duane Wilder Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and food and hunger.