Willens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyShort Hills, New Jersey · EIN 84-3831250 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$603K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$12,533
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,600 and $25,000.
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
89% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Office of Alumni Relations & Development | Evanston, IL | Endowment | $302,000 |
| Civic Soul | Woodland Hills, CA | Public Charity | $55,134 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hangerstown, MD | Public Charity | $37,600 |
| Med Access International | Palm Desert, CA | Public Charity | $37,600 |
| Caltech Advancement and Alumni Relations | Pasadena, CA | Endowment | $25,000 |
| My Block My Hood My City | Chicago, IL | Public Charity | $15,000 |
| Camfed USA | San Francisco, CA | Public Charity | $15,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | Public Charity | $12,600 |
| Minds Matter NYC | New York, NY | Public Charity | $12,533 |
| Childrens Aid NYC | New York, NY | Public Charity | $12,533 |
| Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors | Franklin Lakes, NJ | Public Charity | $12,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Cancer Free Kids Pediatric Cancer Research Alliance | Loveland, OH | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Public Charity | $9,600 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | Public Charity | $8,600 |
| Assistance League of Las Vegas Operation School Bell | Las Vegas, NV | Public Charity | $8,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc | New York, NY | Public Charity | $7,600 |
| Urban Initiatives | Chicago, IL | Public Charity | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $602,800 | 19 |
| 2024 | $478,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $405,950 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630289349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3831250
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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