Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation
The Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. It made 37 grants totaling $2,572,239 in 2025, including support for organizations in an individual recipient and New Jersey working in areas such as law, education, arts and culture, and social services.
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation at a glance
In short: Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation gave $2.6M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,572,239
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $69,520
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,600
- Total assets
- $36,718,085
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it 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 Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Law School ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 212 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient and 18% to recipients in New Jersey. The reported shares for Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Massachusetts were 1%, 0%, and 0%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 33 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $98K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.3M (2020) to $2.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Law School New York, NY | Program Support | $1,000,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum New York, NY | Program Support | $500,000 |
| The Public Theater New York, NY | General Support | $300,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Florham Park, NJ | Program Support | $125,000 |
| NJ Leep Newark, NJ | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Pingry School Basking Ridge, NJ | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Ruth New York, NY | Program Support | $75,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum New York, NY | Program Support | $50,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Program Support | $50,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $36,718,085 | $634,375 | $2,589,653 | $2,572,239 | 37 | $2,589,358 | $887,645 | $1,742,564 |
| 2024 | $37,206,120 | $5,921,016 | $2,888,898 | $2,879,900 | 44 | $2,888,538 | $2,633,896 | $1,693,919 |
| 2023 | $31,893,366 | $-168,314 | $2,621,150 | $2,614,800 | 44 | $2,620,760 | $1,088,191 | $1,486,159 |
| 2022 | $28,581,455 | $9,271,306 | $3,114,790 | $2,949,400 | 38 | $2,949,400 | $8,960,024 | $1,383,487 |
| 2021 | $25,784,049 | $1,923,341 | $2,977,108 | $2,745,068 | 49 | $2,745,068 | $511,003 | $1,507,612 |
| 2020 | $26,837,816 | $10,325,022 | $2,275,610 | $2,270,750 | 52 | — | $9,133,424 | $1,162,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include program and general operating support to a range of organizations. For example, an individual recipient Law School describes its mission as preparing students for careers in law through knowledge, skills, and ethical values. NJ LEEP describes its work as college-access and success programming for low-income and first-generation students in the greater Newark area. Paper Mill Playhouse says it entertains, inspires, and enriches lives through musical theater, education, and efforts to expand access.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $2,572,239. Awards ranged from $72 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $12,600. The largest listed grants were $1,000,000 to an individual recipient Law School for program support, $500,000 to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for program support, and $300,000 to The Public Theater for general support. Other listed grants included $125,000 to Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, $100,000 to NJ LEEP, and $90,000 to Pingry School.
Other 2025 grants included $75,000 to American Friends of Beit Ruth, $50,000 and $30,000 to New York University, $25,000 to Paper Mill Playhouse, and $25,000 to Per Scholas. American Friends of Beit Ruth describes its work as providing services to girls and young women at risk in Israel. NYU identifies education, research and scholarship, and patient care as its primary missions. Per Scholas describes its work as advancing economic mobility through training, professional development, and employer connections.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Zygmunt Wilf as president and trustee; Audrey Wilf as vice president and trustee; and Mark Wilf as treasurer, secretary, and trustee. It also lists Elana Wilf Tanzman, Jason Wilf, Jonathan Wilf, and Stephanie Wilf as trustees.
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation is led by Zygmunt Wilf, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zygmunt Wilf
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Wilf
Vice President & 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
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
Mark Wilf
Treasurer, Secretary & 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
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 Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation
How much does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation give each year?
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation gave $2.6M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 44 grants.
What is Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation's typical grant size?
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,600, and its average grant was $69,520, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation give grants?
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants), Millburn, NJ (3 grants) and Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (23 grants).
Who are Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation's largest grantees?
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New York Law School ($1,000,000), National September 11 Memorial & Museum ($550,000 across 2 grants) and The Public Theater ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation?
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation reported $36.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include program and general operating support to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation's EIN?
Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2747584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf 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.
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 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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