The Wilkens Family Foundation
The Wilkens Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Stowe, Vermont, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in food access, health, child and family support, and community services.
The Wilkens Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilkens Family Foundation gave $3.7M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $95K), top state Oregon. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,709,000
- +68.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +34.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $95,103
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $72,335
- Total assets
- $55,697,744
- +46.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (11 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wilkens 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: PO Box 3265, Stowe, VT 05672
Phone: (802) 253-2876
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wilkens Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding America ($457K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 67 grants of 152 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and Vermont (20% each), followed by Florida (18%), Illinois (12%), and Massachusetts (11%). The grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wilkens Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 39 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $110K. How we count
Medians: $55K first-time, $83K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $3.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $457,233 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $325,000 |
| The American Red Cross Boone, IA | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $210,418 |
| Northern New England Salvation Army Portland, ME | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $206,022 |
| The Friendly House Portland, OR | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $197,335 |
| Juliette's House McMinnville, OR | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $154,667 |
| Capstone Community Action Inc Barre, VT | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $150,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $150,000 |
| Jenna's Promise Johnson, VT | An Unrestricted Grant to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| Spectrum Inc Barre, VT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
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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 | $55,697,744 | $36,627,400 | $4,018,898 | $3,709,000 | 39 | $3,713,995 | $4,873,436 | $3,737,658 |
| 2024 | $37,976,007 | $5,161,270 | $2,385,919 | $2,196,900 | 29 | $2,200,929 | $2,285,947 | $2,640,775 |
| 2023 | $35,427,343 | $4,131,204 | $2,159,374 | $1,999,273 | 29 | $2,003,277 | $1,340,038 | $2,200,904 |
| 2022 | $33,455,513 | $4,062,564 | $2,170,591 | $2,059,558 | 31 | $2,063,562 | $1,117,247 | $2,003,277 |
| 2021 | $31,566,850 | $5,176,516 | $1,694,287 | $1,535,182 | 24 | $1,539,175 | $2,278,714 | $2,063,551 |
| 2020 | $28,084,621 | $6,625,651 | $1,607,468 | $1,409,684 | 23 | — | $858,166 | $1,537,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wilkens Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food; Capstone Community Action says it works to alleviate poverty and promote economic well-being in Vermont; and Juliette’s House describes its work as providing prevention, assessment, treatment, and support for children and families affected by abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $3,709,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $457,233, with a median of $72,335. Among the largest were $457,233 to Feeding America, $325,000 to Partners in Health, $210,418 to the American Red Cross, and $206,022 to Northern New England Salvation Army. Other grants included $197,335 to The Friendly House, $154,667 to Juliette’s House, and $150,000 each to Capstone Community Action and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The listed purposes describe these grants as unrestricted support for the recipients’ exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank Wilkens III as president, Stephen M Wilkens as vice president, Daniel P Wilkens as secretary, and David T Wilkens as treasurer. It lists Sandra G Wilkens, Karen C Wilkens, and Molly A Pindell as directors.
The Wilkens Family Foundation is led by Frank Wilkens III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Wilkens III
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen C. Wilkens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly A. Pindell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra G. Wilkens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Wilkens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David T. Wilkens
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Wilkens
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wilkens Family Foundation
How much does The Wilkens Family Foundation give each year?
The Wilkens Family Foundation gave $3.7M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 29 grants.
What is The Wilkens Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilkens Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $72,335, and its average grant was $95,103, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wilkens Family Foundation that year got $58K on average.
Where does The Wilkens Family Foundation give grants?
The Wilkens Family Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (20%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), Portland, OR (5 grants), Barre, VT (4 grants) and Morrisville, VT (3 grants).
Does The Wilkens Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Wilkens Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wilkens Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wilkens Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feeding America ($457,233), Partners in Health ($325,000) and The American Red Cross ($210,418), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wilkens Family Foundation?
The Wilkens Family Foundation reported $55.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (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 Wilkens Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wilkens 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 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 2020–2025.
Does The Wilkens 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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