The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational, health, Jewish community, and youth-serving organizations.
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,584,483
- -39.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,613
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $174,729,600
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (10 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% 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 Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc
- 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 Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva University ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
435 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 289 grants of 435 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient (59%) and New Jersey (27%). Smaller shares went to Illinois (4%), Florida (3%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 57 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $109K; repeat grants $96K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 74% 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 $5.6M (2025) to $12.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,612,500 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ | Program Support | $1,000,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Secure Community Network Inc Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Clal-the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $160,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Football League Tenafly, NJ | Program Support | $100,000 |
| PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Program Support | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Reut USA Woodland Hills, CA | Tikkun Olam Makers Support | $75,000 |
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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 | $174,729,600 | $35,815,278 | $6,012,424 | $5,584,483 | 66 | $5,597,417 | $31,111,040 | $7,572,812 |
| 2024 | $164,768,426 | $8,162,172 | $9,182,026 | $9,167,733 | 75 | $9,178,283 | $5,789,703 | $7,503,587 |
| 2023 | $147,653,426 | $5,128,523 | $12,056,597 | $12,039,533 | 85 | $12,049,962 | $5,154,118 | $6,910,524 |
| 2022 | $137,011,237 | $4,943,977 | $9,533,345 | $9,022,450 | 91 | $9,022,481 | $5,530,496 | $7,426,849 |
| 2021 | $138,117,301 | $8,581,991 | $10,236,406 | $9,587,810 | 118 | $9,587,810 | $6,077,241 | $8,322,015 |
| 2020 | $139,771,716 | $32,177,020 | $8,862,209 | $8,800,597 | 119 | — | $26,572,422 | $7,149,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.6M 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided filing information. Its 2025 grants include general operating and program support. Among its grantees, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education, research, and clinical programs. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Secure Community Network describes its mission as strengthening Jewish community security through activities including information sharing, training, and incident response. Clal says it promotes pluralism and diversity and uses Jewish wisdom to support public life and personal growth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $5,584,483. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,612,500, with a median of $19,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,612,500 to Yeshiva University for general operating support; $1,000,000 to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center for program support; and $500,000 each to Birthright Israel Foundation and the Jewish Museum for general operating support. Other notable grants included $250,000 to Secure Community Network for general operating support and $160,000 to Clal for general operating support.
The foundation also awarded $100,000 to Friends of the Israel Football League for program support and $100,000 to PGA Tour First Tee Foundation for program support. Other reported grants included $75,000 each to American Israel Education Foundation for general operating support, Reut USA for Tikkun Olam Makers support, and Sixpoint for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Zygmunt Wilf as president, treasurer, and trustee, and Mark Wilf as vice president, secretary, and trustee. Other trustees listed are Elizabeth Wilf, Leonard Wilf, Elana Wilf Tanzman, Jason Wilf, Jonathan Wilf, Steven Wilf, Stephanie Wilf, and Rachel S Wilf.
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc is led by Zygmunt Wilf, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zygmunt Wilf
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elana Wilf Tanzman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wilf
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel S. Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Wilf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Wilf
Trustee
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 Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc
How much does The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc give each year?
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9.2M across 75 grants.
What is The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,000, and its average grant was $84,613, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc that year got $109K on average.
Where does The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc give grants?
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Livingston, NJ (4 grants) and Elizabeth, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva University ($1,612,500), Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center ($1,000,000) and Jewish Museum ($550,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc?
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc reported $174.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.6M (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 Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided filing information. Its 2025 grants include general operating and program support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc?
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 Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3553441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc 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 June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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