Phillip & Sara Wilensky Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Hope, Minnesota · EIN 41-6027291 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8,350
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$250
Total assets$165K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $400.
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
22% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sholom Home | St Paul, MN | To support general operations | $1,500 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Cemetery | Richfield, MN | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To support general operations | $700 |
| Hadassah Crisis Fund | New York, NY | To support general operations | $500 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minnetonka, MN | To support general operations | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Minneapolis, MN | To support general operations | $400 |
| Beth El Syn Ann & Saul Kollins Special Education Fund | St Louis Park, MN | To support general operations | $400 |
| Beth El Philip & Sara Wilensky Camp Scholarship Fund | St Louis Park, MN | To support general operations | $400 |
| Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance | Minneapolis, MN | To support general operations | $350 |
| Erin's House for Grieving Child | Fort Wayne, IN | To support general operations | $320 |
| Caring Bridge | Eagan, MN | To support general operations | $300 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Bloomington, MN | To support general operations | $250 |
| Living Well Disability Services | Mendota Heights, MN | To support general operations | $250 |
| Jewish Family Children's Services | Golden Valley, MN | To support general operations | $225 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | To support general operations | $200 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | To support general operations | $200 |
| National Kidney Foundation of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | To support general operations | $200 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To support general operations | $180 |
| Twin Cities Meteorological Society | New Prague, MN | To support general operations | $150 |
| Beth El Synagogue Camp Ramah Fund | St Louis Park, MN | To support general operations | $125 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Minneapolis, MN | To support general operations | $100 |
| Sharei Chesed Congregation | Minnetonka, MN | To support general operations | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,350 | 22 |
| 2024 | $6,920 | 18 |
| 2023 | $7,300 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612399349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6027291
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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