Private foundation · EIN 27-4318322 · Hicksville, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lise and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation

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: 22 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $11K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$1.0M
Median grant
$11K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of PennsylvaniaHicksville, NYGeneral donation$340K
United Jewish AppealHicksville, NYGeneral donation$300K
Studio Museum in HarlemHicksville, NYGeneral donation$91K
Studio Museum in HarlemHicksville, NYGeneral donation$50K
Courtauld InstituteHicksville, NYGeneral donation$38K
The Jewish BoardHicksville, NYGeneral donation$35K
City Parks FoundationHicksville, NYGeneral donation$30K
Central SynagogueHicksville, NYGeneral donation$26K
Institute of Contemporary ArtHicksville, NYGeneral donation$25K
UJA FederationHicksville, NYGeneral donation$25K
Museum at Eldridge StreetHicksville, NYGeneral donation$13K
The Jewish MuseumHicksville, NYGeneral donation$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC IncHicksville, NYGeneral donation$9,500
Studio Museum in HarlemHicksville, NYGeneral donation$8,600
Central SynagogueHicksville, NYGeneral donation$5,525
Play for PinkHicksville, NYGeneral donation$5,000
Breast Cancer Research FoundationHicksville, NYGeneral donation$3,500
Jericho High School Scholarship FundHicksville, NYGeneral donation$1,000
The National Center for Suburban StudiesHicksville, NYGeneral donation$1,000
Glen Oaks Philanthropic FundHicksville, NYGeneral donation$750
Hicksville Public SchoolsHicksville, NYGeneral donation$500
Hicksville UfsdHicksville, NYGeneral donation$500

About this foundation

Lise and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hicksville, New York, administered in care of Lise Wilks, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Lise and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation 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 Lise and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 22 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Lise and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation give?

New York (22 grants), per its latest filing.

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