Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation
The Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. In 2024, it reported 106 grants totaling $405,229.
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation at a glance
In short: Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation gave $405K across 106 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $405,229
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 106
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,823
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $6,757,268
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (18 of 106, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation
- 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: 3411 Silverside Rd Tatnall Bdlg Ste, Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone: (302) 792-3502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wfuv ($23K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
495 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 495 grants of 495 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York organizations received 67% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 6%; Texas, 4%; and Massachusetts and Georgia, 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 106 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $345K (2022) to $411K (2021). In 2024 it made 106 grants totaling $405K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wfuv Bronx, NY | General Operations | $23,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Operations | $22,500 |
| White Plains Hospital Medical Center White Plains, NY | General Operations | $22,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League Foundation New York, NY | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General Operations | $17,500 |
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | General Operations | $16,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Council White Plains, NY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn New York, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Partnership with Native Americans Addison, TX | General Operations | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $9,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,757,268 | $811,536 | $758,593 | $405,229 | 106 | $513,351 | $557,231 | $509,510 |
| 2023 | $6,724,162 | $408,879 | $722,457 | $401,824 | 104 | $490,205 | $173,571 | $422,848 |
| 2022 | $6,996,296 | $645,526 | $668,963 | $345,326 | 97 | $436,995 | $420,297 | $414,120 |
| 2021 | $7,029,331 | $1,122,397 | $754,716 | $410,958 | 104 | $512,252 | $862,061 | $474,197 |
| 2020 | $6,646,541 | $255,087 | $629,061 | $354,640 | 84 | — | $57,416 | $387,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation reported a distributable amount of $510K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care, Jewish community organizations, civil liberties, cancer services, Native American communities, arts and film, and environmental work. These examples reflect the work of grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, White Plains Hospital Medical Center describes its mission as providing acute and preventive care to people in Westchester County and surrounding areas; the Westchester Jewish Council says it supports Jewish community life in Westchester County; and Clean Air Task Force describes its work as advancing technology and policy changes for a zero-emissions planet.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 106 grants totaling $405,229. Grant amounts ranged from $115 to $23,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants included WFUV ($23,000), Planned Parenthood ($22,500), White Plains Hospital Medical Center ($22,500), Anti-Defamation League Foundation ($20,000), and Memorial Sloan Kettering ($17,500). The listed purposes for these grants were general operations.
Other 2024 recipients included the United Jewish Appeal ($16,000), Westchester Jewish Council ($15,000), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($10,000), Partnership with Native Americans ($10,000), and American Cancer Society ($9,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jill Wender Spitz and Theodore A. Wender as trustees.
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Wender Spitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Theodore A. Wender
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $108K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $108K, to Jill Wender Spitz (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation
How much does Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation give each year?
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation gave $405K across 106 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $402K across 104 grants.
What is Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's typical grant size?
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,823, across 106 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation give grants?
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (33 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (106 of 106) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's largest grantees?
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wfuv ($23,000), Planned Parenthood ($22,500) and White Plains Hospital Medical Center ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation?
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $513K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $510K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care, Jewish community organizations, civil liberties, cancer services, Native American communities, arts and film, and environmental work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation?
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 Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's EIN?
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3465667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ruth Winkelman Wender 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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