Wilpon Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGreat Neck, New York · EIN 11-2626618 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $112,500 and $112,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRED WILPON JUDY FRED WILPON FAMILY |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 GREAT NECK ROAD SUITE 408, GREAT NECK NY 11021 |
| Phone | 5167733800 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION INVITES EACH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS ON THE BASIS OF ITS PURPOSES AND THE USES OF REQUESTED FUNDS. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT DETAILED COVER LETTERS RESPONDING TO THE ABOVE. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS OR GRANTS. EACH INDIVIDUAL SITUATION WILL BE REVIEWED AS WARRANTED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| Centre College of Kentucky | Danville, KY | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| University of California Riverside | Riverside, CA | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| University of Pittsburg | Pittsburg, PA | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | For execution of an educational support program | $112,500 |
| Brown RISD Hillel | Providence, RI | to create opportunities for students to connect with Judaism and each other indentifying plus supporting sudent leaders embracing an… | $20,000 |
| The University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | to forster education | $10,000 |
| JH Israel | birmingham, AL | To inspire and equip Israel's rising leaders to step into their biblical identity and shape the future of their nation. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,165,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,686,667 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501909349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2626618
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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