The Wilke Family Foundation
The Wilke Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists 30 grants totaling about $2 million to organizations working in areas that include computer science education, support for children affected by war, theatre, higher education, research, and public service.
The Wilke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilke Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), top state Washington. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,016,474
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,216
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $39,242,438
- +32.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (41% 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 The Wilke Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wilke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Code Org ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 167 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (41%) and New York (30%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC, California, and New Jersey (5% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wilke Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $89K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.0M (2024) to $2.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Code Org Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Children in Conflict Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Teach for All Inc New York, NY | Technology Engineers Initiative | $166,667 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | Shout Your Abortion Fund | $150,000 |
| Village Theatre Issaquah, WA | New Works Program | $125,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Wilke Family Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | IPD Translational Investigator Research | $100,000 |
| KH Theatre Limited | General & Unrestricted | $56,474 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Sloan Annual Fund | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,242,438 | $11,960,977 | $2,395,956 | $2,016,474 | 30 | $2,071,893 | $13,985,512 | $2,673,053 |
| 2023 | $29,677,417 | $405,631 | $2,654,944 | $2,395,000 | 28 | $2,445,131 | $7,669,194 | $2,220,381 |
| 2022 | $31,926,730 | $389,934 | $2,763,638 | $2,600,500 | 34 | $2,650,025 | $282,221 | $2,407,187 |
| 2021 | $34,300,434 | $4,263,792 | $3,064,724 | $2,880,333 | 37 | $2,933,821 | $644,792 | $2,858,021 |
| 2020 | $33,101,366 | $7,133,251 | $2,942,670 | $2,698,089 | 38 | — | $9,016,430 | $2,320,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — 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 foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, CODE.ORG describes its mission as expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by young women and underrepresented groups. Children in Conflict says it works to restore hope, safety, and childhoods to children affected by war. Village Theatre describes its work as producing theatre, commissioning new musicals, and training young people in theatre skills.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern justice movements (NEO Philanthropy), support for the University of Minnesota (University of Minnesota Foundation), private contributions benefiting the University of Washington (University of Washington Foundation), education and research in science and other fields (MIT), and good governance and veteran leadership in public service (With Honor Institute).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $2,016,474. Grant sizes ranged from $2,000 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants included $500,000 to CODE.ORG for general and unrestricted support; $250,000 to Children in Conflict Inc for general and unrestricted support; $166,667 to Teach for All Inc for the Technology Engineers Initiative; $150,000 to NEO Philanthropy Inc for the Shout Your Abortion Fund; and $125,000 to Village Theatre for its New Works Program. Other grants included $100,000 each to the University of Minnesota Foundation for a Wilke Family Scholarship fund and the University of Washington Foundation for IPD Translational Investigator Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Liesl D Wilke as president, director, and secretary; Jeffrey Allan Wilke as vice president and director; and Julia Wilke and Taylor Wilke as directors.
The Wilke Family Foundation is led by Liesl D Wilke, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Liesl D Wilke
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Allan Wilke
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Wilke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Wilke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Wilke Family Foundation
How much does The Wilke Family Foundation give each year?
The Wilke Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 28 grants.
What is The Wilke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilke Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $67,216, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wilke Family Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Wilke Family Foundation give grants?
The Wilke Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Wilke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Wilke Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wilke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wilke Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Code Org ($500,000), Children in Conflict Inc ($250,000) and Teach for All Inc ($166,667), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilke Family Foundation?
The Wilke Family Foundation reported $39.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Wilke Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, CODE.ORG describes its mission as expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by young women and underrepresented groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilke Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Wilke Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wilke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1207948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wilke 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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