THE Z S & M WILF FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$9.2M-24% YoY
Grants
75
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
70
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Wilf Family Foundations mission is to perpetuate the philanthropic vision of the Wilf family, initiated by the Foundations founders, Harry and Joseph Wilf, who were brothers and survivors of the Holocaust. In keeping with the Jewish traditions of tzedakah and tikkun olam, the Wilf Family Foundations provide grants to support Jewish causes, underserved communities, educational opportunities and the advancement of social justice for all.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, the Wilf Family Foundations announced $4 million in grants as the initial installment of a long-term commitment to social justice causes, focusing on education equity, economic opportunity, the expansion and protection of voting rights, access to human services and criminal justice reform.
How to Apply
The Foundations do not accept unsolicited grant applications and any funding requests will not receive a response. Contact: WilfFamilyFoundations@berlinrosen.com for general inquiries.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$9.2M
Grants
75
Median
$25K
States
10
$12.0M
Grants
85
Median
$20K
States
11
$9.0M
Grants
91
Median
$25K
States
9
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$75K
75th Pctile
$1.6M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $75K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.6M
2024
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY
NY · SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
$1.6M
2024
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ
NJ · PROGRAM SUPPORT
$1.0M
2024
JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
NY · PROGRAM SUPPORT
$1.0M
2024
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
PA · SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
$500K
2024
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
NY · PROGRAM SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.