The Wilkens Family Foundation concentrates its giving on large, unrestricted operating support to well-established health and human services organizations rather than many small local projects. Two main priorities emerge: national hunger relief through Feeding America and global health delivery through Partners In Health. The foundation appears to favor high-impact, national/international nonprofits and provides general support to maximize recipient flexibility.
Concentrated and sizable: a small number of large, repeated unrestricted grants to a few national/international nonprofits rather than many small or geographically dispersed awards.
The Wilkens Family Foundation’s clearest pattern is sustained, unrestricted support for a small set of large service organizations. Feeding America received the biggest recent grant at $307,783 in 2025, with similarly sized awards in 2024 and 2023, which signals continuity rather than one-off project funding. Partners in Health follows the same pattern, with six-figure unrestricted grants across multiple years, including $219,690 in 2025. That recurring emphasis is paired with support for organizations working in hunger relief, health delivery, housing, education, and family services. The foundation’s grants often go to well-established nonprofits that can use general operating dollars to direct resources where they are most needed. In the recent grants list, that includes The American Red Cross, Northern New England Salvation Army, Jenna's Promise, and several Palm Beach County organizations. The Wilkens Family Foundation also appears to fund at a scale that favors institutional partners over small awards. Its typical grant size sits in the tens of thousands, and recent gifts frequently cross the $80,000 and $100,000 range. The overall picture is of a family foundation using flexible grants to support established nonprofit infrastructure.
Health and human services form the core of the Wilkens Family Foundation’s grantmaking. In global health, it gave $219,690 to Partners in Health in 2025 for unrestricted support, continuing similar awards in earlier years. In hunger relief and emergency response, it provided $307,783 to Feeding America in 2025 and $166,278 to The American Red Cross in 2025, both unrestricted grants. The foundation also supports housing and stabilization work. It awarded $89,844 to Lords Place Inc in 2025 and another $69,335 to Raphael House of Portland in 2025, each as unrestricted support. Education and family-service work appears as well, including $89,844 to Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Inc and $89,845 to Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Inc in 2025. These grants show a preference for organizations with broad service missions rather than tightly defined program pilots.
Recent grant size data points to a mid-to-large grantmaker: the 25th percentile is $25,000, the median is $60,000, and the 75th percentile is $84,228. Multiple recipients appear across 2023, 2024, and 2025, including Feeding America, Partners in Health, Jenna's Promise, and several Palm Beach County organizations, which indicates repeated support rather than one-time awards. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and does not fund individuals. The recent grant language is overwhelmingly unrestricted/general operating support, with occasional project or exempt-purpose wording.
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Most grants fall between $25K and $84K, with a median of $60K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$60K
75th Percentile
$84K
About 29% of grants go to recipients in OR.
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Notable grantees: Feeding America, Partners In Health, Feeding America’s network of local food banks (indirect beneficiaries of grants)
The Wilkens Family Foundation gives nationally, and every recent grant in the provided sample went to a U.S. recipient. Grants are concentrated in a handful of cities: Chicago for Feeding America, Boston for Partners in Health, Portland for Northern New England Salvation Army and two 2025 Portland grantees, and West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach for several Palm Beach County organizations. Vermont recipients also appear, including Barre, Johnson, and other in-state grantees, consistent with a 29% share of grants to recipients in Vermont. The top state by grant count is Maine.
Its recent grants center on health and human services organizations, especially hunger relief, global health delivery, housing and stabilization, education, and family services. Examples in the recent grants list include Feeding America, Partners in Health, The American Red Cross, Northern New England Salvation Army, and several Palm Beach County education and service nonprofits.
The typical grant size is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $60,000 at the median, and $84,228 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also show repeated six-figure awards, including $307,783 to Feeding America and $219,690 to Partners in Health in 2025.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years in the recent grants list, including Feeding America in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Partners in Health in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Jenna's Promise in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern suggests ongoing support rather than isolated gifts.
The recent grants are mostly unrestricted grants to further the donee’s exempt purpose. That wording appears across the sample, including grants to Feeding America, Partners in Health, The American Red Cross, and other service organizations.
The foundation gives nationally, but the highest concentration of grants is in Maine. The recent grants list also shows repeated U.S. recipients in Chicago, Boston, Portland, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Barre, and Johnson.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $457,233 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | $325,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $210,418 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND SALVATION ARMY | PORTLAND, ME | $206,022 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE FRIENDLY HOUSE | PORTLAND, OR | $197,335 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JULIETTE'S HOUSE | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $154,667 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC | BARRE, VT | $150,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $150,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JENNA'S PROMISE | JOHNSON, VT | $125,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SPECTRUM INC | BARRE, VT | $100,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY LITERACY COALITION INC | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $92,500 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $92,500 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LORDS PLACE INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $92,500 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $92,500 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SALVATION ARMY OF HYANNIS | HYANNIS, MA | $91,800 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| VERMONT FOODBANK | BARRE, VT | $85,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UNITED WAY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $80,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SALVATION ARMY OF PB COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $80,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LAMOILLE RESTORATIVE CENTER | HYDE PARK, VT | $75,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| TRANSITIONS PROJECTS OF PORTLAND OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | $72,335 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND | PORTLAND, OR | $72,335 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NORTHWEST FAMILY SERVICES | PORTLAND, OR | $67,001 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LAMOILLE FAMILY CENTER | MORRISVILLE, VT | $66,800 | 2026 | RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT FOR DULCE |
| ROSE HAVEN | PORTLAND, OR | $65,374 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | AMERICUS, GA | $60,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| EDUCATION FDTN OF MARTIN COUNTY | STUART, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NAMI OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $55,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LAMOILLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP | MORRISVILLE, VT | $50,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOUSE OF RUTH | WASHINGTON, DC | $43,126 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PLACE OF HOPE INC | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $36,800 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| TUALITY HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | HILLSBORO, OR | $29,667 | 2026 | SALUS PROGRAM |
| YAMHILL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $29,667 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BREAST FRIENDS | TIGARD, OR | $28,420 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HUNGER FIGHTERS | LAKE OSWEGO, OR | $25,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CENTRAL VT COUNCIL ON AGING | BARRE, VT | $20,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NORTH CENTRAL VERMONT RECOVERY CENTER | MORRISVILLE, VT | $20,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RURAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION | LYNDONVILLE, VT | $20,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MID VT COMMUNITY FDTN | MIDDLEBURY, VT | $20,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DISMAS OF VERMONT | HYDE PARK, VT | $10,000 | 2026 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $307,783 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PARTNERS IN HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | $219,690 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $166,278 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND SALVATION ARMY | PORTLAND, ME | $161,883 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SPECTRUM INC | BARRE, VT | $104,873 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JENNA'S PROMISE | JOHNSON, VT | $100,000 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY LITERACY COALITION INC | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $89,845 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $89,845 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LORDS PLACE INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $89,844 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $89,844 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND | PORTLAND, OR | $69,335 | 2025 | AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
PARTNERS IN HEALTH
$325,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
$210,418AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND SALVATION ARMY
$206,022AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
JENNA'S PROMISE
$125,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SALVATION ARMY OF HYANNIS
$91,800AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SALVATION ARMY OF PB COUNTY
$80,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
LAMOILLE RESTORATIVE CENTER
$75,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TRANSITIONS PROJECTS OF PORTLAND OREGON
$72,335AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
LAMOILLE FAMILY CENTER
$66,800RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT FOR DULCE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$60,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
EDUCATION FDTN OF MARTIN COUNTY
$60,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BREAST FRIENDS
$28,420AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
HUNGER FIGHTERS
$25,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
CENTRAL VT COUNCIL ON AGING
$20,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
NORTH CENTRAL VERMONT RECOVERY CENTER
$20,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
RURAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION
$20,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
MID VT COMMUNITY FDTN
$20,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
DISMAS OF VERMONT
$10,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
PARTNERS IN HEALTH
$219,690AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
$166,278AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND SALVATION ARMY
$161,883AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
JENNA'S PROMISE
$100,000AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE