Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cortland, New York. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations and projects, including camperships, repairs, program support, accessibility, and community services.
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc gave $65K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,050
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,098
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,074,821
- -4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5592, Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 591-5305
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of the Redeemer ($5K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. However, the listed 2025 grants also include a $2,000 grant to The Lord’s Cupboard in Franklin, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $69K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Redeemer Cortland, NY | Camperships | $4,500 |
| Taylor Historical Society Cincinnatus, NY | Window Repair | $4,000 |
| Tully United Community Church Tully, NY | Program Support | $3,500 |
| JM Murray Center Cortland, NY | Sensory Swing Lift | $3,300 |
| Lime Hollow Nature Center Cortland, NY | 30 Rocky Talky Radios | $3,000 |
| McGRAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH McGraw, NY | Boiler Replacement | $2,500 |
| United Presbyterian Church Cortland, NY | Handicap Acces Door Repair | $2,500 |
| Groton City United Church Groton, NY | Water Mitigation | $2,500 |
| Cortlandville Fire Dept Cortland, NY | Telehandler Unit | $2,500 |
| Cortland Loaves & Fishes Cortland, NY | Commercial Dishwasher | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,074,821 | $39,890 | $67,741 | $65,050 | 31 | $65,050 | $19,084 | — |
| 2024 | $1,128,062 | $-15,329 | $65,237 | $61,315 | 34 | $61,315 | $16,088 | — |
| 2023 | $1,208,628 | $-13,094 | $72,185 | $58,500 | 20 | $58,500 | $17,032 | $58,147 |
| 2022 | $1,048,840 | $264,270 | $71,084 | $68,950 | 27 | $68,950 | $9,219 | $59,517 |
| 2021 | $1,107,955 | $111,657 | $82,195 | $67,850 | 25 | — | $24,164 | $67,106 |
| 2020 | $1,078,964 | $25,744 | $77,689 | $62,830 | 26 | — | $13,981 | $59,885 |
| 2019 | $1,125,861 | $31,573 | $69,534 | $66,800 | 24 | — | $19,086 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, JM Murray Center describes its mission as providing individualized services for people with disabilities or other barriers to independence, including vocational training and employment services. Lime Hollow Nature Center says it educates the public about nature and the interdependence of living things. Cortland Loaves & Fishes describes its work as providing meals to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $65,050. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants included $4,500 to Church of the Redeemer for camperships, $4,000 to Taylor Historical Society for window repair, and $3,500 to Tully United Community Church for program support. Other listed recipients included JM Murray Center ($3,300), Lime Hollow Nature Center ($3,000), Cortland Loaves & Fishes ($2,500), and Phillips Free Library ($2,000). The Lord’s Cupboard in Franklin, Indiana, also received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Smith as president; Dale Davis as treasurer; Virjean Kandle as secretary; Peter Camp as assistant treasurer; Brenda O’Gorman as assistant secretary; and Stephen Albro and Grant Van Sant as members.
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc is led by Andrew Smith, President on every filing since 2019; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Smith
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Brenda O'Gorman
Assistant Secreatry
Member → Assistant Secreatry, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Dale Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Grant Van Sant
Member
Vice President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Peter Camp
Assistant Treasurer
A. Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Stephen Albro
Member
Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2023
Assistant Secretary → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$100 (2019) → $100 (2025)
Virjean Kandle
Secretary
Board → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$100 (2022) → $100 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Camp (2019–2021) — Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $100, to Andrew Smith (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc
How much does Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc give each year?
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc gave $65K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 34 grants.
What is Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,098, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc give grants?
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cortland, NY (21 grants), Cincinnatus, NY (2 grants), McGraw, NY (2 grants) and Groton, NY (2 grants).
Does Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Pantry Support" (5 grants).
Who are Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Church of the Redeemer ($4,500), Taylor Historical Society ($4,000) and Cortland Reuse ($4,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc?
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
What does Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1188525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ralph R Wilkins Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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