Private foundation · EIN 13-3389241 · Fort Lee, New Jersey

The Wilder Family Foundation 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $120K total, median $1,259. 42% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
60
$120K
Median grant
$1,259
Stays in NJ
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 59 of 60 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foodbank of NjHillside, NJCaring for the underpriviledged$10K
Bergen Family CenterEnglewood, NJProvide help for children$10K
Young Israel of Fort LeeFort Lee, NJPromote religious activities$9,776
YachadNew York, NYEnriching the lives of jewish indivi$7,200
Pascack Hills High School PTAMontvale, NJPromote education$6,036
Apostle's HouseNewark, NJHelp families with homelessness$4,000
Sinai SchoolsParamus, NJPromote ed for the disabled$3,600
Jco Northern BergenNorwalk, CTSupport local nat'l charities$3,600
Jewish National FoundationCoral Gables, FLAssistance with passing of loved one$3,600
Worldwide Friends FoundationNew York, NYProvide humanitarian aid$3,540
Center for Hope SafetySalem, ORHelp victims of domestic violence$3,200
Borough of Woodcliff LakeWoodcliff Lake, NJProvide community services$3,000
Bais Medrash of BergenfieldBergenfield, NJPromote religious endeavors$2,500
Birthright IsraelNew York, NYPromote education through travel$2,000
Boys Town of JerusalemNew York, NYPromote religious studies & heritage$2,000
City Meals on WheelsNew York, NYAssist elderly and disabled$2,000
Coalition for the HomelessNew York, NYProvide help for the homeless$2,000
Hill's Valley CoalitionMontvale, NJPromote avoidance of drugs$2,000
Mallory's ArmySpringfield, NJEducate children on bullying$2,000
One Israel FoundationCedarcrest, NYProtect reidents of judea & samaria$2,000
Ohel Children's Home Family ServiBrooklyn, NYProvide mental health services$2,000
Jewish Families and Children ServicWayne, NJProvide family spport$2,000
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAProvide dental care to those in need$2,000
Woman's Rights InformationEnglewood, NJAddress emotional and economic issue$2,000
Meals on WheelsWoodcliff Lake, NJProvide food to the eldery and disab$2,000
Temple EmanuelWoodcliff Lake, NJPromote religious activities$1,800
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NYPromote education$1,800
Valley ChabadWoodcliff Lake, NJPromote education$1,800
Judical WatchWashington, DCPromote openess to government action$1,500
HadassahNew York, NYEmpowerment of zionist women$1,018
AlzheimersChicago, ILPromote research$1,000
American Foundation of Suicide PrevNew York, NYRaise awareness & support mental hea$1,000
American Friends of Morgan David AdNew York, NYPromote safety & health care worldwi$1,000
Beth Oloth Girls SchoolMonsey, NYPromote education$1,000
Spoil Me PinkWoodcliff Lake, NJPromote healthcare$1,000
Josephine's GardenSaddle Run, NJPromote cancer research$1,000
Grace's Golden Ribbon GangWashington Township, NJPromote children cancer research$1,000
AicpaWashington, DCPromote israel policies$1,000
Bergen HatzalehEnglewood, NJImprove emergency medical care$1,000
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCPromote eduation$1,000
Tri Boro Food PantryPark Ridge, NJProvide food to the needy$1,000
Black Poster ProjectHaworth, NJAddress drug addiction$1,000
Alumni in RecoveryOld Tappan, NJAddress addiction$1,000
Shalvat ChaymBrooklyn, NYPromote religious activities$500
DorotNew York, NYPromote care of the eldery$360
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDAssist cancer patients$250
Ft Lee Volunteer AmbulanceFort Lee, NJPromote public health & safety$200
Hebrew Day SchoolKiamesha, NYPromote education$200
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCPromote conservation of history$200
UsoWashington, DCSupporting service members$200
VFWKansas City, MOAssist veterans$200
Fort Lee Fire DepartmentFort Lee, NJPublic safety$100
Michael Fox FoundationNew York, NYPromote medical research$100
Paralyzed VetsNew York, NYAssist veterans$100
Nature ConservamcyCumberland, MDPromote conservation of the environm$100
St Labre Indain SchoolAshland, MTProvide education to native american$100
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCProtect wildlife$40
Sierra ClubWashington, DCProtect environment$35
Hackensack Meridan Medical GroupHackensack, NJProvide medical care$30

By state: New Jersey 25 · New York 19 · District of Columbia 7 · Connecticut 1 · Florida 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

The Wilder Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Lee, New Jersey, administered in care of Jeffrey Wilder, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 The Wilder Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Wilder Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 60 grants, a median of $1,259.

Where does The Wilder Family Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (25 grants), New York (19 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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