The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyShort Hills, New Jersey · EIN 22-3553441 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.6M
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$174.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
62% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,612,500 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | Program support | $1,000,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Secure Community Network Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $160,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Football League | Tenafly, NJ | Program support | $100,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Program support | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Reut USA | Woodland Hills, CA | Tikkun olam makers support | $75,000 |
| Sixpoint Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | Program support | $75,000 |
| Congregation Etz Chaim | Livingston, NJ | General operating support | $68,150 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting | Hartford, CT | Program support | $50,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | To support the youth opportunity hub | $50,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | To support purim ball | $50,000 |
| Jta-Mjl New Corp | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Visual Arts Center of Nj | Summit, NJ | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey | Elizabeth, NJ | Memorial funds | $40,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | General operating support | $36,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General operating support | $36,000 |
| Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools | New York, NY | Capacity building support | $36,000 |
| Rutgers Hillel | New Brunswick, NJ | Program support | $36,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Program support | $25,000 |
| Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | New York, NY | Jppi support | $25,000 |
| Jewish News Service Inc | Boston, MA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Limmud Fsu International Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New York University School of Law | New York, NY | To support the weinfeld law fund | $25,000 |
| Ncsy - National Conference of Synagogue Youth Orthodox Union | Teaneck, NJ | Program support | $20,000 |
| Newark Academy | Livingston, NJ | General operating support | $18,000 |
| The Israel Bridge | Palm Bch Gdns, FL | To support the college access program | $18,000 |
| Bris Avrohom Center | Hillside, NJ | General operating support | $15,000 |
| JCC of Central Nj | Scotch Plains, NJ | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Ym-Ywha of Union County Inc | Union, NJ | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Congregation Etz Chaim | Livingston, NJ | Program support | $12,500 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $12,500 |
| United Jewish Fund and Council | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Cure Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | Clifton, NJ | Program support | $12,000 |
| Central Europe Center for Research | Silver Spring, MD | To support twin cities summer | $11,000 |
| American Friends of the Jordan River | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hillels of Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | Florham Park, NJ | Gala sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Middle East Media & Research Institute | Washington, DC | Emergency support | $10,000 |
| Middle East Media & Research Institute | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey | Elizabeth, NJ | Program support | $9,150 |
| Bris Avrohom Center | Hillside, NJ | Program support | $5,000 |
| JCC of Central Nj | Scotch Plains, NJ | Program support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation Heart of Nj | South River, NJ | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pingry School | Basking Ridge, NJ | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Union County Torah Center Inc | Westfield, NJ | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Chamah | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey | Elizabeth, NJ | To support the high holiday food drive | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,584,483 | 66 |
| 2024 | $9,167,733 | 75 |
| 2023 | $12,039,533 | 85 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611609349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3553441
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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