Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 20-4839728 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$26.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $710,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $200,000 |
| US Friends of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute | Arlington, VA | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Israel Democracy Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $80,000 |
| Gemach Harabbonim | Skokie, IL | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Crarg | Springfield, OH | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Oshman Family JCC | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Kdfc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable donation | $250 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,099,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $833,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $828,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631489349100853
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4839728
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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