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Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Oppenheimer Trust. It holds total assets of $6.8M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have grown from $3.1M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation has made 285 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $345K and $411K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $411K distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $40K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 145 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Texas, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 104 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.
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 285 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, TX.
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 285 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $40K.
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Wender Spitz | TRUSTEE | $92K | $0 | $92K |
| Theodore A Wender | TRUSTEE | $92K | $0 | $92K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
285
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
145
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Stony Brook FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Stony Brook, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| WfuvGENERAL OPERATIONS | Bronx, NY | $36K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood FederationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| NrdcGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FdnGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Care Fbo Ukraine ReliefGENERAL OPERATIONS | Merrifield, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| United Jewish AppealGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| Hebrew Institute Of White PlainsGENERAL OPERATIONS | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hicksville, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Long Island CaresGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hauppauge, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Partnership With Native AmericansGENERAL OPERATIONS | Addison, TX | $7K | 2022 |
| Ny Public RadioGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| American Indian CollegeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Phoeniz, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| American National Red CrossGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Board Of Jewish Education IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum OfGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Westchester Jewish CouncilGENERAL OPERATIONS | White Plains, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| NacoejGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Long IslandGENERAL OPERATIONS | Commack, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Usa For UnhcrGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Native American Rights FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| WnetGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Melville Jewish CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Melville, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Heifer InternationalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Little Rock, AR | $3K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S ResearchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Montgomery, AL | $3K | 2022 |
| AjcGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Cure Alzheimers FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| KivunimGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Lungevity FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| North Shore University HospitalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Westbury, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Arthritis FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Npr DevelopmentGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association OfGENERAL OPERATIONS | Cherry Hill, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Bank Street College Of EducationGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Coalition For Rainforest NationsGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Clean Air Task ForceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Lubavitch Youth OrganizationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Hilarity For CharityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Leffell SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Hartsdale, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund UsaGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |