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Also known as: C/O CHRISTOPHER WILMERS
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Interlaken Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Christopher Wilmers. It holds total assets of $366.8M. Annual income is reported at $99.5M. Total assets have grown from $19M in 2011 to $366.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, New York, California. According to available records, Interlaken Foundation Inc. has made 24 grants totaling $58.5M, with a median grant of $1.1M. Annual giving has grown from $9.6M in 2020 to $17.5M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $31.4M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $11.5M, with an average award of $2.4M. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, California, New York, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$1.1M
Average Grant
$2.6M
Largest Grant
$11.5M
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Interlaken Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CA, NY.
Interlaken Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $58.5M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $1.1M, with an average of $2.4M. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $11.5M.
Interlaken Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Interlaken Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Wilmers | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$366.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$366.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$58.5M
Average Grant
$2.4M
Median Grant
$1.1M
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation FundFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Washington, DC | $8.5M | 2022 |
| Oak HillFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Hanover, NH | $250K | 2022 |
| Westminster FoundationFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Buffalo, NY | $1.9M | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Santa Cruz CountyFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Santa Cruz, CA | $4.7M | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation NetworkFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | San Francisco, CA | $3M | 2022 |
| Makeway Designated Fund Of Rsf Social FinanceFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Trustees Of The ReservationFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| King Baudouin Foundation UsFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | New York, NY | $250K | 2021 |
| Rank The VoteFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Cambridge, MA | $50K | 2021 |
| Hancock Shaker VillageFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Pittsfield, MA | $1.1M | 2020 |
| Impact AssetsFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Bethesda, MD | $1M | 2020 |
| Berkshire Eagle Journalism InitiativeFOR ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE USE | Sheffield, MA | $500K | 2020 |