The Wilford Family Foundation
The Wilford Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodbury, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Minnesota and other states, including organizations working in health care, family services, education, youth ministry, and community assistance.
Key facts about The Wilford Family Foundation
In short: The Wilford Family Foundation gave $70K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-3863475
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,950
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $2,120
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2024)
- Total assets
- $813,304
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$813K
-3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
33
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+0.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilford Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Wilford Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, New Life Family Services describes its work as providing life-affirming pregnancy, parenting, and adoption support, while Hope Academy describes itself as operating a K–12 classical Christian school in urban Minneapolis. Solid Ground says it works to prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources, and opportunity. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents become exposed to the person of Jesus Christ through activities including clubs, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions.
Other 2024 recipients described in their own words include Open Hands Foundation, whose Hope House is a youth crisis and counseling shelter; Valley Outreach, which provides basic-needs services and personalized support; and Feed My Starving Children, which works to address child hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $69,950. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation; $5,000 each to First Love International Ministries and New Life Family Services; and $3,500 to New Life Academy Education. Other grants included $3,000 to C247 Father’s Arms Ministries and $2,500 to Young Life.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota organizations received 65% of grant dollars and Illinois organizations received 21%. Recipients in Colorado received 4%, Texas 3%, and Pennsylvania 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 33 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Minneapolis, MN | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| FIRST LOVE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Loves Park, IL | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| NEW LIFE FAMILY SERVICES Richfield, MN | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| NEW LIFE ACADEMY EDUCATION Woodbury, MN | GENERAL | $3,500 |
| C247 FATHER'S ARMS MINISTRIES Chicago, IL | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| YOUNG LIFE Colorado Springs, CO | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| CORBELLA CLINIC South Elgin, IL | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| ESTHER HOMES St Paul, MN | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| HOPE ACADEMY Minneapolis, MN | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| LIFESPRING MINISTRIES Aurora, IL | GENERAL | $2,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $813,304 | $44,638 | $75,198 | $69,950 |
| 2023 | $843,864 | $33,288 | $74,834 | $69,500 |
| 2022 | $885,410 | $558 | $79,321 | $70,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $813,304 | $843,864 | $885,410 |
| Revenue | $44,638 | $33,288 | $558 |
| Expenses | $75,198 | $74,834 | $79,321 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $70,563 | $70,105 | $70,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $40,034 | $28,585 | $14,217 |
| Distributable Amount | $47,759 | $44,659 | $47,442 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence A. Wilford as president, Linda C. Wilford as vice president, Adam L. Wilford as executive director, and Jeffrey D. Wilford and Amy L. Blackford as directors.
The Wilford Family Foundation is led by Adam L. Wilford, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam L. Wilford
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence A. Wilford
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy L. Blackford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Wilford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda C. Wilford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 10656 Water Lily Ln, Woodbury, MN 55129
Phone: (651) 238-4478
Frequently asked questions about The Wilford Family Foundation
How much does The Wilford Family Foundation give each year?
The Wilford Family Foundation gave $70K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 33 grants.
What is The Wilford Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilford Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,120, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wilford Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Wilford Family Foundation give grants?
The Wilford Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (5 grants) and St Paul, MN (4 grants).
Does The Wilford Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wilford Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wilford Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wilford Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Foundation ($20,000), First Love International Ministries ($5,000) and New Life Family Services ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilford Family Foundation?
The Wilford Family Foundation reported $813K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wilford Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, New Life Family Services describes its work as providing life-affirming pregnancy, parenting, and adoption support, while Hope Academy describes itself as operating a K–12 classical Christian school in urban Minneapolis. Solid Ground says it works to prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources, and opportunity. Young Life describes its work as h…
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilford Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wilford Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wilford Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3863475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wilford Family Foundation 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.
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