Wilkes Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKensington, Maryland · EIN 88-1277025 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$404K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $29,167.
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
88% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Theatre Foundation | Washington, DC | Securing the future campaign | $250,000 |
| Federal City Council | Washington, DC | General fund | $74,392 |
| DC Policy Center | Washington, DC | Housing policy | $29,167 |
| National Theatre Foundation | Washington, DC | General fund | $17,500 |
| National Theatre Foundation | Washington, DC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Uva School of Architecture Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Pros Fore Clothes Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Safe Shores - the DC Children's Advocacy Center | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Easterseals | Silver Spring, MD | General fund | $2,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $403,759 | 9 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $36,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104263
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1277025
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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