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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 04-6111520

Wilensky Foundation

A private foundation in Worcester, MA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 24 grants and $66,480 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Jacob Arthur Wharton
446 Main Street 19th Floor
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 753-7300
jwharton@ worcesteradvisors.com
Form and materials
Applications should be submitted on 8 1/2 x 11 paper with reference to the tax deductibility of the organization.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Charitable purposes only, no political organizations

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $66,480

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $966,742

  • Tax year 2024

    $66,902

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $952,390

  • Tax year 2023

    $56,521

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $914,492

  • Tax year 2022

    $59,824

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $918,255

  • Tax year 2021

    $50,695

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $958,584

  • Tax year 2020

    $52,124

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $935,715

  • Tax year 2019

    $54,641

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $947,794

  • Tax year 2018

    $56,534

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $1,001,285

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    Disease research

    $2,770
  2. The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement FoTuckahoe, NY

    Law enforcement

    $2,770
  3. ASPCAWashington, DC

    Animal protection

    $2,770
  4. St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TN

    Cancer research

    $2,770
  5. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Support of children in need

    $2,770
  6. Folds of HonorTulsa, OK

    Military family support

    $2,770
  7. American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NY

    Human rights

    $2,770
  8. Little GLD of St Francis for AnimWest Cornwall, CT

    Animal protection

    $2,770
  9. The Cat House O N the KingsParlier, CA

    Animal protection

    $2,770
  10. Hawaii Comm Found - Maui Strong FHonolulu, HI

    Disaster and emergency preparedness

    $2,770
  11. Tunnels to TowerStaten Island, NY

    Veterans support

    $2,770
  12. Womens' Rights Without Frontiers inTowson, MD

    Women's rights

    $2,770
  13. NeadsPrinceton, MA

    Service dogs for the disabled

    $2,770
  14. Ninjas Fighting LymphedemaSaint Louis, MO

    Disease research

    $2,770
  15. Rachel's TableWorcester, MA

    Food rescue

    $2,770
  16. Brylan's FeatScottsdale, AZ

    Disease treatment and research

    $2,770
  17. Charlie Daniels Journey Home ProjecMt Juliet, TN

    Veterans support

    $2,770
  18. Healing TowersNaples, FL

    Disabled veterans support

    $2,770
  19. Puffy Paws Kitty HavenEnglewood, FL

    Cat hospice and rescue

    $2,770
  20. Paws of HonorWilliamsburg, VA

    Service dogs for veterans

    $2,770
  21. Mission K-9 RescueNeedeville, TX

    Service dog rescue

    $2,770
  22. PrebornIndianapolis, IN

    Preborn human rights

    $2,770
  23. Heart of Gold Horse SanctuaryGuerneville, CA

    Horse rescue

    $2,770
  24. Stronghold Rescue and ReliefMenomonee FLS, WI

    Humanitarian aid for persecuted comm

    $2,770

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services2 grants $5,54029% of the total
  2. Animals1 grant $2,77014% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $2,77014% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $2,77014% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $2,77014% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $2,77014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York4 grants $11,080
  2. California2 grants $5,540
  3. Florida2 grants $5,540
  4. Massachusetts2 grants $5,540
  5. Tennessee2 grants $5,540
  6. Virginia2 grants $5,540
  7. Arizona1 grant $2,770
  8. Connecticut1 grant $2,770
  9. District of Columbia1 grant $2,770
  10. Hawaii1 grant $2,770

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jacob Arthur WhartonTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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