The Mark and Jane Wilf
The Mark and Jane Wilf is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 86 grants totaling $2,228,446 to charitable organizations.
The Mark and Jane Wilf at a glance
In short: The Mark and Jane Wilf gave $2.2M across 86 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Tennessee. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,228,446
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 86
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,912
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $53,177,832
- +9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (29 of 80, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (50% 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 The Mark and Jane Wilf
- 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: 820 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (973) 924-8246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mark and Jane Wilf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanderbilt University ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
436 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 416 grants of 436 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Tennessee (50%), New York (17%), Florida (15%), and New Jersey (10%). California received 2% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mark and Jane Wilf open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 80 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 194% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $366K (2020) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 86 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Scholarship Support | $1,000,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc West Palm BCH, FL | Capital Support | $200,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc Hillside, NJ | Program Support | $130,000 |
| Teach for America Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $100,000 |
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc West Palm BCH, FL | General Operating Support | $51,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc Teaneck, NJ | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| White House Historical Association Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,177,832 | $12,741,268 | $2,241,764 | $2,228,446 | 86 | $2,240,764 | $9,673,575 | $2,181,804 |
| 2024 | $48,590,566 | $3,008,027 | $1,725,189 | $1,714,693 | 96 | $1,724,464 | $1,044,470 | $2,027,222 |
| 2023 | $39,460,056 | $3,619,924 | $1,765,724 | $1,749,276 | 80 | $1,765,724 | $984,180 | $1,773,020 |
| 2022 | $30,807,877 | $3,600,579 | $1,053,771 | $758,240 | 89 | $761,271 | $3,173,576 | $1,567,011 |
| 2021 | $29,491,078 | $4,116,392 | $776,196 | $473,415 | 85 | $473,446 | $690,112 | $1,539,350 |
| 2020 | $26,150,882 | $13,226,268 | $376,121 | $365,550 | 77 | — | $11,044,122 | $974,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark and Jane Wilf reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a broader mission. Its 2025 grants included scholarship, program, capital, and general operating support. Grantees describe work in areas including education, hunger relief, arts and culture, and Jewish civil and human rights. For example, the Norton Museum of Art says it welcomes visitors to experience art through its collections and programs, while the Community Food Bank of New Jersey says it works to address the root causes of hunger and deliver neighbor-centered solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 86 grants totaling $2,228,446. Grants ranged from $180 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $3,600.
The largest award was $1,000,000 to Vanderbilt University for scholarship support. Other large grants included $200,000 to the Norton Museum of Art for capital support, $130,000 to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey for program support, and $100,000 each to Teach for America for program support and UJA-Federation of New York for general operating support. Additional awards included $100,000 to Vanderbilt University for general operating support, $51,000 to the Norton Museum of Art for general operating support, and $50,000 to American Friends of Leket Israel for general operating support.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Teach for America says it finds, develops, and supports leaders to teach underserved students. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed people experiencing hunger. The Lawfare Project says it works to defend the civil and human rights of Jewish people and fight discrimination.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Wilf as president and trustee; Jane Wilf as vice president and trustee; Zygmunt Wilf as treasurer, secretary, and trustee; and Steven Wilf, Daniel Wilf, and Rachel S Wilf as trustees.
The Mark and Jane Wilf is led by Mark Wilf, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Wilf
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Wilf
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel S. Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zygmunt Wilf
Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Mark and Jane Wilf
How much does The Mark and Jane Wilf give each year?
The Mark and Jane Wilf gave $2.2M across 86 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 96 grants.
What is The Mark and Jane Wilf's typical grant size?
The Mark and Jane Wilf's median grant in 2025 was $3,600, and its average grant was $25,912, across 86 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mark and Jane Wilf that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Mark and Jane Wilf give grants?
The Mark and Jane Wilf gives mostly in Tennessee: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Nashville, TN (3 grants) and West Palm BCH, FL (3 grants).
Does The Mark and Jane Wilf give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of The Mark and Jane Wilf's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 86) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (40 grants).
Who are The Mark and Jane Wilf's largest grantees?
The Mark and Jane Wilf's largest 2025 grantees include Vanderbilt University ($1,100,000 across 2 grants), Norton Museum of Art Inc ($251,000 across 2 grants) and Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc ($130,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark and Jane Wilf?
The Mark and Jane Wilf reported $53.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mark and Jane Wilf fund?
The filing does not state a broader mission. Its 2025 grants included scholarship, program, capital, and general operating support. Grantees describe work in areas including education, hunger relief, arts and culture, and Jewish civil and human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mark and Jane Wilf?
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 The Mark and Jane Wilf's EIN?
The Mark and Jane Wilf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3224210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mark and Jane Wilf 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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