WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Short Hills, NJ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-3831250
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Short Hills, NJ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-3831250
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Willens Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $602.8K across 36 grantees.
Cause Areas
1
Health care quality
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Northwestern University
$795.4K
37%
Doctors Without Borders USA
$86.7K
4%
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Inc
$73.4K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,800. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $603 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Northwestern University, Doctors Without Borders USA, and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
WILLENS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.