The Wilkens Family Foundation
The Wilkens Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Stowe, Vermont, established in 2018. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on grantmaking to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Key facts about The Wilkens Family Foundation
- EIN
- 47-5634424
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,196,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $75,755
- Median grant
- $64,001
- Total assets
- $37,976,007
- Primary geography
- Oregon (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wilkens Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Wilkens Family Foundation's 29 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (20%), Vermont (20%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Barre, VT (3 grants) and Hyde Park, VT (2 grants). 97% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.0M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+9.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+9.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilkens Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Food Security and Hunger Relief
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Grant Range
$15,000 to $307,783
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Vermont, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 29 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $37,976,007
- Total Revenues: $5,161,270
- Total Expenses: $2,385,919
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $2,704,077
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,235,714
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $35,400,000
- Total Revenues: $4,130,000
- Total Expenses: $2,160,000
The foundation is supported by the Maureen P Wilkens Trust.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,976,007 | $35,427,343 | $33,455,513 |
| Revenue | $5,161,270 | $4,131,204 | $4,062,564 |
| Expenses | $2,385,919 | $2,159,374 | $2,170,591 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,200,929 | $2,003,277 | $2,063,562 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,285,947 | $1,340,038 | $1,117,247 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,640,775 | $2,200,904 | $2,003,277 |
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
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Feeding America ($307,783), Partners in Health ($219,690), The American Red Cross ($166,278).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FEEDING AMERICA CHICAGO, IL | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $307,783 |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH BOSTON, MA | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $219,690 |
| THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BOONE, IA | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $166,278 |
| NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND SALVATION ARMY PORTLAND, ME | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $161,883 |
| SPECTRUM INC BARRE, VT | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $104,873 |
| JENNA'S PROMISE JOHNSON, VT | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY LITERACY COALITION INC BOYNTON BEACH, FL | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $89,845 |
| YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY WEST PALM BEACH, FL | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $89,845 |
| EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC WEST PALM BEACH, FL | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $89,844 |
| LORDS PLACE INC WEST PALM BEACH, FL | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $89,844 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a board of directors with limited paid staffing:
- Frank Wilkens III — President
- Stephen M Wilkens — Vice President
- Daniel P Wilkens — Secretary
- David T Wilkens — Treasurer
- Sandra G Wilkens — Director
- Karen C Wilkens — Director
- Molly A Pindell — Director
All board members work approximately 0.25 hours per week and receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK WILKENS III | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| STEPHEN M WILKENS | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| DANIEL P WILKENS | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID T WILKENS | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| SANDRA G WILKENS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KAREN C WILKENS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MOLLY A PINDELL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Wilkens Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Food Security and Hunger Relief
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilkens Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 23 grants in 2024 • Grant range: $15,000 to $307,783 • Median grant amount: $64,000 • Total giving in 2024: $2,196,900 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Feeding America: $307,783 • Partners in Health (PIH): $219,690 • Spectrum Youth and Family Services: $104,873 **Application Process:** The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Where does The Wilkens Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Vermont, and Florida.
What size grants does The Wilkens Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Wilkens Family Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Wilkens Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Wilkens Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Wilkens Family Foundation's EIN?
The Wilkens Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5634424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wilkens Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.