Private foundation · EIN 04-2179067 · Hingham, Massachusetts

Wilder Charitable & Educational Fund Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $18K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$18K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Higham Interfaith Food PantryHingham, MAPublic support$6,000
Hingham High SchoolHingham, MAPublic support$6,000
Wellspring Multi Service CenterHull, MAElder care$3,000
Hingham Historical SocietyHingham, MAPreservation of town's history$2,000
Hingham Land ConservationHingham, MALand conservation$1,000

About this foundation

Wilder Charitable & Educational Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Hingham, Massachusetts, administered in care of Jasper B Watts, tax-exempt since 1974. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wilder Charitable & Educational Fund Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wilder Charitable & Educational Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $18K across 5 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Wilder Charitable & Educational Fund Inc give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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