The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit health and human services organization founded by a wealthy Saint Paul businessman, Amherst H. Wilder and his family. For more than 100 years, Wilder has combined direct service, research, and community development to address the needs of the most vulnerable people in greater Saint Paul.

Through more than 70 diverse programs and services Wilder works with thousands of individuals every year to help them overcome barriers to learning, address their mental health, live with more independence, maintain affordable housing, and engage in their communities.

Attending one of our monthly tours is an excellent way to better understand first hand the work we do and the people we serve.

Our mission (from the original Wilder family wills)
To promote the social welfare of persons resident or located in the greater Saint Paul metropolitan area by all appropriate means, including:

• relief of the poor
• care of the sick and aged
• care and nurture of children
• aid of the disadvantaged and otherwise needy
• promotion of physical and mental health
• support of rehabilitation and corrections
• provision of needed housing and social services
• operation of residences and facilities for the aged, the infirm and those requiring special care

and in general the conservation of human resources by the provision of human services responsive to the welfare needs of the community, all without regard to, or discrimination on account of, nationality, sex, color, religious scruples or prejudices.

Facts at a glance
Fiscal year 2008 operating budget:  $46.0 million
Persons served:  9,264 (unduplicated count)
Organizations served:  211
Research reports issued:  168
Number of employees:  650 (average; includes part-time and temporary)
Number of volunteers:  442

Wilder impacts the lives of more than 20,000 individuals each year.