The Wilf Family Foundation
The Wilf Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting scholarships, program activities, and general operating needs.
The Wilf Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilf Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $205K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,026,000
- -94.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -93.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $205,200
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $63,640,516
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Wilf Family 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: 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 Wilf Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanderbilt University ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
326 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 326 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as going primarily to organizations in Tennessee (97%), followed by New Jersey (2%). An individual recipient and Georgia each accounted for a reported 0% share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Wilf Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 220% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2025) to $17.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Scholarships | $1,000,000 |
| Chabad House-Lubavitch New Brunswick, NJ | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Family Promise Inc (FKA Interfaith Hospitality Network) Summit, NJ | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $63,640,516 | $533,743 | $1,146,505 | $1,026,000 | 5 | $1,146,505 | $533,743 | $521,678 |
| 2024 | $69,974,352 | $6,494,820 | $18,355,560 | $17,497,297 | 81 | $18,305,440 | $5,073,525 | $3,473,628 |
| 2023 | $74,508,455 | $9,645,947 | $12,422,668 | $11,596,100 | 88 | $12,342,234 | $6,698,714 | $3,699,474 |
| 2022 | $80,669,058 | $9,190,585 | $9,261,666 | $8,340,360 | 85 | $9,119,271 | $3,387,791 | $4,806,606 |
| 2021 | $94,157,380 | $8,560,463 | $8,024,271 | $6,550,727 | 67 | — | $8,232,432 | $5,247,445 |
| 2020 | $93,621,188 | $11,303,262 | $7,253,525 | $6,456,168 | 59 | — | $10,686,091 | $5,402,976 |
| 2019 | $89,571,451 | $9,433,822 | $2,928,330 | $2,025,077 | 75 | — | $4,609,287 | $5,728,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilf Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $522K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included scholarship support for Vanderbilt University and support for organizations with varied purposes. Israel Policy Forum describes its own mission as building support for U.S. policies advancing a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which it pursues through educational initiatives and advocacy for pragmatic U.S. policy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $1,026,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $6,000. Its largest listed grant was $1,000,000 to Vanderbilt University for scholarships. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Chabad House-Lubavitch for program support, $6,000 to Family Promise Inc. for general operating support, $5,000 to Israel Policy Forum for general operating support, and $5,000 to March of Dimes for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leonard Wilf as president and trustee; Zygmunt Wilf as vice president and trustee; Mark Wilf as secretary and trustee; and Orin Wilf as treasurer and trustee. It also lists Elizabeth Wilf, Elana Wilf Tanzman, Jason Wilf, Jonathan Wilf, Steven Wilf, and Daniel Wilf as trustees.
The Wilf Family Foundation is led by Leonard Wilf, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard Wilf
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elana Wilf Tanzman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wilf
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orin Wilf
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zygmunt Wilf
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Halle Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel S. Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Wilf
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Wilf
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Wilf
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Wilf Family Foundation
How much does The Wilf Family Foundation give each year?
The Wilf Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17.5M across 81 grants.
What is The Wilf Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilf Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $205,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wilf Family Foundation give grants?
The Wilf Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Wilf Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Wilf Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wilf Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wilf Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Vanderbilt University ($1,000,000), Chabad House-Lubavitch ($10,000) and Family Promise Inc (FKA Interfaith Hospitality Network) ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilf Family Foundation?
The Wilf Family Foundation reported $63.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $522K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wilf Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included scholarship support for Vanderbilt University and support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilf Family 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 The Wilf Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wilf Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6075840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Wilf Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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