The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf is a private foundation, based in Short Hills, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $584K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf at a glance
In short: The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf gave $92K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,000
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,000
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $583,723
- +87.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (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.
Who The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family Service of Metrowest NJ ($36K). Together the top 4 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf gives
- Giving grew 179% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 389% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest NJ Florham Park, NJ | General Operating Support | $36,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ Whippany, NJ | General Operating Support | $31,000 |
| Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Summit, NJ | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary Short Hills, NJ | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $583,723 | $315,810 | $95,815 | $92,000 | 4 | $95,792 | $10,814 | $24,640 |
| 2024 | $312,215 | $2,045 | $56,528 | $53,500 | 4 | $56,528 | $1,655 | $16,653 |
| 2023 | $366,698 | $250,000 | $43,453 | $38,650 | 3 | $43,453 | — | $7,809 |
| 2022 | $160,151 | $200,000 | $39,849 | $33,000 | 3 | $39,849 | — | $6,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf is led by Jonathan Wilf, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Wilf
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Wilf
Chairperson & Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rachel & Jonathan Wilf
How much does The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf give each year?
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf gave $92K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 4 grants.
What is The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf's typical grant size?
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $23,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf give grants?
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf?
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf reported $584K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf's EIN?
The Rachel & Jonathan Wilf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1201172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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