The Wildwood Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-6090956
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Wildwood Foundation has awarded 198 grants totaling $10,791,000 to organizations in Delaware, New York and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 23 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 27% in New York and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (62%), Ithaca (26%), Cortland (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 23% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Wildwood Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Birding Association | $2,500 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $395,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| American Rivers | $10,000 | Coloma, CA, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Brandywine Red Clay Alliance | $50,000 | West Chester, PA, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| City Track | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $65,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $220,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Delaware Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $25,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Finch Research Network | $2,500 | Cortland, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Inaturalist | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Msu Alumni Foundation | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Rollins College | $5,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $20,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Trout Unlimited | $20,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Unicef Usa | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $20,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2024 |
| American Birding Association | $2,500 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| American Rivers | $10,000 | Coloma, CA, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Amnh | $120,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| City Track | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $105,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $170,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Delaware Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $75,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Finch Research Network | $2,500 | Cortland, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $45,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Msu Alumni Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Rollins College | $5,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Trout Unlimited | $20,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Unicef Usa | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $15,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2023 |
| American Birding Association | $5,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Rivers | $20,000 | Coloma, CA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| City Track | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $20,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $270,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Delaware Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $35,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Rollins College | $10,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Trout Unlimited | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $20,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Weill Cornell Medical | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Finch Research Network | $2,500 | Cortland, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Msu Alumni Foundation (jim Belsey Endowment) | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Amnh | $70,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Birding Association | $5,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Rivers | $20,000 | Coloma, CA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| City Track | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $20,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $270,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Delaware Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $35,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Rollins College | $10,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Trout Unlimited | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $20,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Weill Cornell Medical | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Finch Research Network | $2,500 | Cortland, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Msu Alumni Foundation (Jim Belsey Endowment) | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Amnh | $70,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Birding Association | $5,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| American Rivers | $20,000 | Coloma, CA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| City Track | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $20,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $270,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Delaware Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $35,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Rollins College | $10,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Trout Unlimited | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $20,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Weill Cornell Medical | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Finch Research Network | $2,500 | Cortland, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Msu Alumni Foundation (Jim Belsey Endowment) | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Amnh | $70,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2022 |
| Rollins College | $10,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $20,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Trout Unlimited | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| City Track | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $50,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $25,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| American Rivers | $20,000 | Coloma, CA, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Cornell University | $45,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $500,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| American Birding Association | $5,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $270,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $20,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Montana State University Alumni Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Delaware Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $470,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| City Track | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $90,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $20,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Cornell University | $20,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Delaware Ornithological Society | $65,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $25,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $40,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Montana State University Alumni Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Rollins College | $10,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Trout Unlimited | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $5,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| American Birding Association | $5,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2020 |
| American Birding Association | $10,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $295,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| City Track | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $170,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $270,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Cornell University | $20,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $25,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Delmarva Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Montana State University Alumni Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Sea Education Association | $24,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Trout Unlimited | $60,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $5,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2018 |
| American Birding Association | $10,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $295,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $30,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Cornell University | $20,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $25,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Delmarva Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $170,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Montana State University Alumni Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Rollins College | $5,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Sea Education Association | $70,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $5,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Cornell Lab Of Ornithology | $270,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| City Track | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Trout Unlimited - Conservation Organization | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2017 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | $60,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Sea Education Association | $20,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $295,000 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | $15,000 | Helena, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Trout Unlimited - Conservation Organization | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | $220,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Cornell University | $270,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Montana State University Alumni Foundation | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Greens Farms Academy | $5,000 | Greens Farms, CT, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| The Armory Foundation | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Vermont Center For Ecostudies | $5,000 | Norwich, VT, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Rollins College | $5,000 | Winter Park, FL, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Okatie, SC, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Black Rock Forest Consortium | $1,000 | Cornwall, NY, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Delmarva Ornithological Society | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| American Birding Association | $10,000 | Delaware City, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
| Delaware Wild Lands | $25,000 | Odessa, DE, US | For Mission Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-6090956 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1270 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS STE 214 New York, NY 10020-1702 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Wildwood Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Edwin H Morgens |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Linda M Morgens |
| Trustee | Lauren Morgens |
Forms 990-PF
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