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James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MARIETTA, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1982. It holds total assets of $383K. Annual income is reported at $18K. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2011 to $383K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia. According to available records, James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation Inc. has made 51 grants totaling $179K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $47K in 2020 to $58K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $73K distributed across 17 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $35K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, California, Florida, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 16 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.
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, CA, FL.
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $179K across 51 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $35K.
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MARIETTA, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wilder | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William R Wilder Jr | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terri Lynn Wilder | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$383K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$383K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$179K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Me ActionCONTRIBUTION | Glendale, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee AtlantaCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $9K | 2022 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption IncCONTRIBUTION | Kennesaw, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Cherokee County Animal ShelterCONTRIBUTION | Canton, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Paws 4 LifeCONTRIBUTION | Clayton, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Community Pantry IncCONTRIBUTION | Clayton, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast GeorgiaCONTRIBUTION | Athens, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society IncCONTRIBUTION | Powder Springs, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation IncCONTRIBUTION | Marietta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-Lumpkin Co Humane SocietyCONTRIBUTION | Dahlonaga, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyCONTRIBUTION | Marietta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| The TempleCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank IncCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Calvary Children'S Home IncCONTRIBUTION | Powder Springs, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation HcsrCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| OasisCONTRIBUTION | Walton Beach, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Furkids Inc Thrift StoreCONTRIBUTION | Alpharetta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Animal Care Center Of SmyrnaCONTRIBUTION | Smyrna, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Symphony OrchestraCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $35K | 2021 |
| Southern Hope Humane SocietyCONTRIBUTION | Powder Springs, GA | $3K | 2021 |
| Atlanta Community Food BankCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2021 |
| Atlanta Union MissionCONTRIBUTION | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2021 |
| Treatment Action GroupCONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $300 | 2021 |
| American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome InstituteCONTRIBUTION | Marietta, GA | $3K | 2020 |
| Homeless Pets FoundationCONTRIBUTION | Marietta, GA | $2K | 2020 |