Lise and Jeffrey Wilks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHicksville, New York · EIN 27-4318322 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $340,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $300,000 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $90,640 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $50,000 |
| Courtauld Institute | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $37,500 |
| The Jewish Board | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $35,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $30,000 |
| Central Synagogue | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $25,950 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Uja Federation | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Museum at Eldridge Street | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $12,500 |
| The Jewish Museum | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Inc | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $9,500 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $8,600 |
| Central Synagogue | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $5,525 |
| Play for Pink | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $3,500 |
| Jericho High School Scholarship Fund | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| The National Center for Suburban Studies | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| Glen Oaks Philanthropic Fund | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $750 |
| Hicksville Public Schools | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $500 |
| Hicksville Ufsd | Hicksville, NY | General donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,017,465 | 22 |
| 2023 | $461,021 | 27 |
| 2022 | $1,069,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4318322
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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