Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation
The Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation is a private family foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. Established in 1986 and tax-exempt since May 1987, it operates as one of six affiliated philanthropic entities within the broader Wilf Family Foundations network. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.2M
+16.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+10.1% YoY
Grant Count
44
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
+10.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for higher education and Jewish organizations. As part of the larger Wilf Family Foundations mission, it supports the philanthropic vision rooted in the experiences of Holocaust survivors Harry and Joseph Wilf and their wives, Judith and Elizabeth. The foundation's work reflects Jewish traditions of tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world).
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests. Grantmaking is based on preselection of organizations to fund.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts, though it is part of a larger family foundation network with national and international reach.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,206,120 | 2024 |
| Total Revenues | $5,921,016 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,888,898 | 2024 |
| Total Giving | $2,879,900 | 2024 |
| Investment Income & Dividends | $1,127,812 | 2024 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,206,120 | $31,893,366 | $28,581,455 |
| Revenue | $5,921,016 | $-168,314 | $9,271,306 |
| Expenses | $2,888,898 | $2,621,150 | $3,114,790 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,888,538 | $2,620,760 | $2,949,400 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,633,896 | $1,088,191 | $8,960,024 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,693,919 | $1,486,159 | $1,383,487 |
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
225 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Zygmunt and Audrey Wilf Foundation is part of the Wilf Family Foundations, which is led by second and third generation family members including Leonard, Zygi, and Mark Wilf.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZYGMUNT WILF | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| AUDREY WILF | VICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| MARK WILF | TREASURER, SECRETARY & TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| ELANA WILF TANZMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| JASON WILF | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| JONATHAN WILF | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| STEPHANIE WILF | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 820 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2624
Phone: 973-924-8246
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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