Private foundation · EIN 47-1086460 · Chevy Chase, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wilczynski 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: 18 grants paid, $230K total, median $10K. 28% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$230K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCGeneral$40K
DC Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral$30K
St Patrick's Episcopal Day SchoolWashington, DCGeneral$20K
Washington Tennis and Education FoundationWashington, DCGeneral$20K
Durango Food BankDurango, COGeneral$15K
Manna Food CenterGaithersburg, MDGeneral$15K
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral$15K
Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GAGeneral$10K
Montgomery County Coalition for the HomelessRockville, MDGeneral$10K
Power of One FoundationOrange, CAGeneral$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue SquadBethesda, MDGeneral$5,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaBethesda, MDGeneral$5,000
Doorways for Women and FamiliesArlington, VAGeneral$5,000
Fisher House FoundationRockville, MDGeneral$5,000
Georgetown University HospitalWashington, DCGeneral$5,000
House of RuthWashington, DCGeneral$5,000
Lightning Boy FoundationSanta Fe, NMGeneral$5,000

By state: District of Columbia 7 · Maryland 5 · Colorado 1 · Florida 1 · Georgia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Wilczynski Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland, administered in care of Marc S Levine Esq, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wilczynski 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 Wilczynski Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $230K across 18 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Wilczynski Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (7 grants), Maryland (5 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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