James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation
The James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation is a private foundation based in Marietta, Georgia. It reported 15 grants totaling $34,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that included food banks, animal welfare groups, and a community mission.
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation at a glance
In short: James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation gave $34K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,000
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,267
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $382,889
- -6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 874 Edgewater Circle, Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: (770) 973-7433
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Me Action ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 15% to California, and 9% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $74K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Me Action Glendale, CA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Oasis Walton Beach, FL | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation HCSR Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter Canton, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Community Pantry Inc Clayton, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Athens, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Furkids Inc Thrift Store Alpharetta, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc Marietta, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc Kennesaw, GA | Contribution | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $382,889 | $18,193 | $44,933 | $34,000 | 15 | $34,000 | $10,060 | $33,493 |
| 2023 | $409,629 | $-14,108 | $56,492 | $43,000 | 16 | $43,000 | $6,411 | $29,684 |
| 2022 | $480,229 | $-5,670 | $65,654 | $57,500 | 18 | $57,500 | $5,331 | $33,000 |
| 2021 | $551,585 | $76,849 | $85,360 | $74,300 | 16 | $73,300 | $54,939 | $35,823 |
| 2020 | $562,175 | $69,885 | $58,457 | $47,000 | 16 | — | $61,928 | $31,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations addressing food insecurity and animal welfare. The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia describes its mission as connecting neighbors with nourishing food and serving people facing food insecurity across a 15-county service area. The Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger and ensure people in its service area have access to nutritious meals. Good Mews Animal Foundation describes its work as providing a limited-admission haven for homeless, abused, or abandoned cats until they are placed in permanent homes, alongside education and outreach on animal welfare and related topics.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $34,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,000 to ME ACTION in Glendale, California; $3,000 to OASIS in Walton Beach, Florida; and $2,000 each to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta Union Mission Corporation HCSR, Cherokee County Animal Shelter, Community Pantry, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Furkids, Good Mews Animal Foundation, Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, PAWS 4 LIFE, and Southern Hope Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Wilder as president and William R Wilder Jr and Terri Lynn Wilder as board members.
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation is led by William Wilder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Wilder
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Lynn Wilder
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William R. Wilder Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation
How much does James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation give each year?
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation gave $34K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 16 grants.
What is James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's typical grant size?
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,267, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation give grants?
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Clayton, GA (2 grants) and Marietta, GA (2 grants).
Does James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (15 grants).
Who are James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's largest grantees?
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Me Action ($5,000), Oasis ($3,000) and Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation?
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation reported $383K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations addressing food insecurity and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's EIN?
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1486417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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