James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-1486417
Foundation Overview
Based in Marietta, GA, James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation has awarded 195 grants totaling $692,300 to organizations in Georgia, California and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $300 to $35,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 16 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in Georgia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Atlanta (25%), Marietta (20%), Clayton (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 68% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes 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 James M & Ruth E Wilder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation Hcsr | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Charles Smithgall Humane Society | $1,000 | Sautee Nacoochee, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $3,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Furkids Inc Thrift Store | $2,000 | Alpharetta, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Me Action | $5,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $3,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Oasis | $3,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Paws 4 Life | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society Inc | $3,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $3,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| The Temple | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2023 |
| Animal Care Center Of Smyrna | $1,000 | Smyrna, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation Hcsr | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $2,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $3,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furkids Inc Thrift Store | $1,500 | Alpharetta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Atlanta | $9,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Me Action | $10,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $3,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Oasis | $2,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Paws 4 Life | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society Inc | $3,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $3,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Temple | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Animal Care Center Of Smyrna | $1,000 | Smyrna, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation Hcsr | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $2,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $3,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furkids Inc Thrift Store | $1,500 | Alpharetta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Atlanta | $9,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Me Action | $10,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $3,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Oasis | $2,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Paws 4 Life | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society Inc | $3,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $3,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Temple | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Animal Care Center Of Smyrna | $1,000 | Smyrna, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation Hcsr | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $2,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $3,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Furkids Inc Thrift Store | $1,500 | Alpharetta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee Atlanta | $9,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Me Action | $10,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $3,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Oasis | $2,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Paws 4 Life | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society Inc | $3,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $3,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Temple | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2022 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | $35,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $2,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $3,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Me Action | $5,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $3,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Oasis | $2,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Paws 4 Life | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society | $3,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $3,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| The Temple | $-1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Treatment Action Group | $300 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $3,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $3,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $3,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Homeless Pets Foundation | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Me Action | $5,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $3,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Paws 4 Life | $3,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Public Theater | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society | $3,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $3,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $3,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| The Temple | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Action For Me | $1,000 | Keynsham, N/A, UK | Contribution | 2018 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $7,500 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $4,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Homeless Pets Foundation | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Cobb County | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Midtown Assistance Center | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $2,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - Nord | $5,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Oasis | $2,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Paws 4 Life | $5,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Public Theater | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society | $4,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Treatment Action Group | $500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| American Heart Association Cobb County | $1,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Atlanta Humane Society Howell | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contributioncontribution | 2017 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $7,500 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $4,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Children's Health Care Of Atlanta | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Christian City Inc | $2,000 | Union City, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Everything For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $5,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Georgia Spca | $3,000 | Suwanee, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Gmhc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Rabun County | $5,000 | Rabun Gap, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Homeless Pets Foundation | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Cobb County | $6,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Marietta-cobb Winter Shelterthe Extension | $4,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum | $1,000 | Pooler, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $2,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - Nord | $5,000 | Danbury, CT, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Oasis | $2,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary | $1,000 | Mt Juliet, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Paws 4 Life | $15,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Public Theater | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Rabun County Music Festival Associaton | $2,000 | Dillard, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society | $4,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $4,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $6,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $4,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| The Temple | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Treatment Action Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| American Heart Association Cobb County | $1,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute | $2,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Atlanta Union Mission | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Metro Atlanta | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Calvary Children's Home Inc | $7,500 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | $4,000 | Canton, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Children's Health Care Of Atlanta | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Christian City Inc | $2,000 | Union City, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Community Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Everything For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Food Bank Of Northeast Georgia | $5,000 | Athens, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Georgia Spca | $3,000 | Suwanee, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Gmhc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Rabun County | $5,000 | Rabun Gap, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Homeless Pets Foundation | $5,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of Cobb County | $16,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Marietta-cobb Winter Shelterthe Extension | $4,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum | $1,000 | Pooler, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption Inc | $2,000 | Kennesaw, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Oasis | $1,000 | Walton Beach, FL, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary | $1,000 | Mt Juliet, TN, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Paws 4 Life | $6,000 | Clayton, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Public Theater | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Rabun County Music Festival Associaton | $2,000 | Dillard, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Samaritan House Of Atlanta Inc | $3,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Southern Hope Humane Society | $4,000 | Powder Springs, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $4,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter Co Dahlonega-lumpkin Co Humane Society | $6,000 | Dahlonaga, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $4,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| The Temple | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Contribution | 2016 |
| Treatment Action Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Contribution | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 58-1486417 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 874 EDGEWATER CIRCLE Marietta, GA 30062-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee James M & Ruth E Wilder Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | William Wilder |
|---|---|
| Board Member | William R Wilder Jr |
| Board Member | Terri Lynn Wilder |
Forms 990-PF
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