Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family is a private foundation based in New Hope, Minnesota. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $8,350 through 22 grants, primarily to organizations in Minnesota.
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family at a glance
In short: Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family gave $8K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $379.545), mostly in Minnesota. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,350
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $380
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $132,648
- +13.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3236 Ensign Ct, New Hope, MN 55427-1727
Phone: (612) 544-8555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sholom Home ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in New York (8%), Indiana (4%), Texas (2%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $508; repeat grants $351. How we count
Medians: $440 first-time, $275 repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sholom Home St. Paul, MN | To Support General Operations | $1,500 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery Richfield, MN | To Support General Operations | $1,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation Minneapolis, MN | To Support General Operations | $700 |
| Hadassah Crisis Fund New York, NY | To Support General Operations | $500 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minnetonka, MN | To Support General Operations | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Minneapolis, MN | To Support General Operations | $400 |
| Beth El SYN Ann & Saul Kollins Special Education Fund St Louis Park, MN | To Support General Operations | $400 |
| Beth El Philip & Sara Wilensky Camp Scholarship Fund St Louis Park, MN | To Support General Operations | $400 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Minneapolis, MN | To Support General Operations | $350 |
| Erin's House for Grieving Child Fort Wayne, IN | To Support General Operations | $320 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,648 | $30,323 | $14,218 | $8,350 | 22 | $9,175 | $29,373 | $7,502 |
| 2024 | $116,543 | $8,787 | $8,995 | $6,920 | 18 | $6,920 | $6,712 | $7,348 |
| 2023 | $116,751 | $7,060 | $8,993 | $7,300 | 20 | $7,300 | $5,367 | $6,856 |
| 2022 | $118,684 | $8,347 | $8,358 | $6,700 | 19 | $6,700 | $6,689 | $7,084 |
| 2021 | $118,695 | $11,100 | $7,929 | $6,400 | 19 | $6,400 | $9,571 | $7,731 |
| 2020 | $115,524 | $5,564 | $7,504 | $5,850 | 19 | — | $3,910 | $6,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, Jewish community needs, disability services, and support for people affected by cancer. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions: Allina Health Foundation says it raises philanthropic support for Allina Health’s care and community health work; Minneapolis Jewish Federation says it addresses local and global Jewish needs and supports community planning; and Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance says it supports people impacted by ovarian cancer, funds research, educates, and raises awareness. Living Well Disability Services says it provides services to people impacted by disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $8,350. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,500, with a median of $275. The largest listed awards were $1,500 to Sholom Home and $1,000 to Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery, both for general operations. Other notable grants included $700 to Allina Health Foundation, $500 each to Hadassah Crisis Fund and Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and $400 each to Alzheimer’s Association, Beth El Syn Ann & Saul Kollins Special Education Fund, and Beth El Philip & Sara Wilensky Camp Scholarship Fund. The listed grants were for general operations.
Other 2025 recipients included Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance ($350), Erin’s House for Grieving Child ($320), Caring Bridge ($300), and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ($250). The American Heart Association and American Lung Association each received $200; their stated missions are, respectively, to promote longer, healthier lives and to improve lung health and prevent lung disease.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Kollins as president, Gary Sokol as vice president, Leslee Kollins as treasurer, and Scott Sokol as member.
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family is led by Gary Sokol, V. President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Sokol
V. President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Steve Kollins
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Leslee Kollins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Scott Sokol
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Steve Kollins (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family
How much does Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family give each year?
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family gave $8K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 18 grants.
What is Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family's typical grant size?
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family's median grant in 2025 was $275, and its average grant was $380, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family that year got $508 on average.
Where does Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family give grants?
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family gives mostly in Minnesota: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), St Louis Park, MN (3 grants), St. Paul, MN (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family's largest grantees?
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family's largest 2025 grantees include Sholom Home ($1,500), Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery ($1,000) and Allina Health Foundation ($700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family?
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family reported $133K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, Jewish community needs, disability services, and support for people affected by cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family's EIN?
Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6027291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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