The Wilkens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyStowe, Vermont · EIN 47-5634424 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.7M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$72,335
Total assets$95.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $36,800 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
69% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $457,233 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $325,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Boone, IA | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $210,418 |
| Northern New England Salvation Army | Portland, ME | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $206,022 |
| The Friendly House | Portland, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $197,335 |
| Juliette's House | Mcminnville, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $154,667 |
| Capstone Community Action Inc | Barre, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Jenna's Promise | Johnson, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Spectrum Inc | Barre, VT | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $92,500 |
| Lords Place Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $92,500 |
| Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Inc | Boynton Beach, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $92,500 |
| YWCA of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $92,500 |
| Salvation Army of Hyannis | Hyannis, MA | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $91,800 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Barre, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $85,000 |
| Salvation Army of Pb County | West Palm Beach, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| Lamoille Restorative Center | Hyde Park, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland | Portland, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $72,335 |
| Transitions Projects of Portland Oregon | Portland, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $72,335 |
| Northwest Family Services | Portland, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $67,001 |
| Lamoille Family Center | Morrisville, VT | Restricted to support for dulce | $66,800 |
| Rose Haven | Portland, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $65,374 |
| Education Fdtn of Martin County | Stuart, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Nami of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| Lamoille Housing Partnership | Morrisville, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| House of Ruth | Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $43,126 |
| Place of Hope Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $36,800 |
| Tuality Healthcare Foundation | Hillsboro, OR | Salus program | $29,667 |
| Yamhill Community Action Partnership | Mcminnville, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $29,667 |
| Breast Friends | Tigard, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $28,420 |
| Hunger Fighters | Lake Oswego, OR | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Central Vt Council on Aging | Barre, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Mid Vt Community Fdtn | Middlebury, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| North Central Vermont Recovery Center | Morrisville, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Rural Community Transportation | Lyndonville, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Dismas of Vermont | Hyde Park, VT | An unrestricted grant to further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,709,000 | 39 |
| 2024 | $2,196,900 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,999,273 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611879349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5634424
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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