Our service offerings are rooted in data and real-world insights.

Wilder Research provides the tools and the insights you need to make well-grounded, effective decisions.

Wilder walks alongside families throughout their journey—providing care, connection, and support along the way.

Advocating for systemic equity and opportunities for all Minnesotans.

Together, we create pathways to well-being, opportunity, and a stronger community for all.

Wilder has worked alongside communities to break down barriers and create pathways to lasting change.

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All Gifts Help Move Us Forward

Your contribution leads to tangible outcomes – transforming lives, strengthening communities, and making a meaningful difference.

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With your support, children, families, and communities in St. Paul and beyond can thrive.

Your giving at work:

$5,000

Fuels efforts to end homelessness by providing policymakers with Minnesota Homeless Study data captured by Wilder Research.

$3,000

Provides a family at risk of homelessness with one year of stable housing support.

$1,000

Provides ten neighbors with access to trusted mental health care at Wilder Mental Health Clinics.

$550

Supports a toddler and their family with a week of engaging early learning at Wilder Child Development Center.

$100

Ensures an older adult receives a week’s worth of nourishing meals delivered by Wilder volunteers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a donation by mail?

Yes. To send a gift via mail, please make your check payable to Wilder and mail to:

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Attn: Advancement
451 Lexington Parkway N.
St. Paul, MN 55104

How can my business or organization sponsor or partner with Wilder?

We welcome businesses and organizations to sponsor Wilder events and initiatives. To learn more, contact [email protected] or 651-280-2449. Let's connect!

Can my employer match my donation?

Yes. Many companies, foundations, and nonprofits offer matching gift programs that can increase the impact of your donation. To request a match, contact your HR or community giving department. Requirements vary by employer.  Wilder Tax ID Number: 41-0693889

Please send all matching gift forms to:

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Attn: Advancement
451 Lexington Parkway N.
St. Paul, MN 55104

Can I donate through payroll deductions?

Yes. Through payroll giving, employees can donate regularly and tax-free to Wilder via their paychecks. To start donating, contact your HR department or payroll office.

Wilder Tax ID Number: 41-0693889

Can I give using a Donor Advised Fund?

Yes. Wilder Tax ID Number: 41-0693889

Ask your administrator how you can contribute monthly through your Donor Advised Fund. To learn more, contact [email protected] or 651-280-2449.

How can I include Wilder in my will, trust, estate plan, or as a beneficiary of my retirement or life insurance plan?

With thoughtful planning, you can leave a meaningful legacy that reflects your values of helping others. A planned gift can be as simple as naming Wilder as a beneficiary of your IRA or require more complex planning in partnership with your advisors. If you have already included Wilder in your estate plans, or if you are interested in learning more about different vehicles for Planned Giving, please contact Michelle Morehouse at (651) 280-2449 or [email protected].

Can I support Wilder through a gift of stock or investments?

Yes. Share the following account information with your broker:

  • Broker: Andrew Vincelli, UBS
  • Wilder Account Number: 7C12597; DTC #0221
  • Wilder Tax ID Number: 41-0693889

Please contact Wilder of any transfers you make, including stock type and number of shares given, and if you have any questions regarding your gifts.

What are Wilder’s commitments to donors?

We want you to feel confident in your decision to give to Wilder and about our commitment to you as a donor. To ensure that our donors and our prospective donors can have full confidence in their decision to make a gift to our organization, we fully support the following rights of our donors:

  • To be informed of Wilder's mission, of the way Wilder intends to use donated resources, and of Wilder's capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
  • To be informed of the identity of those serving on Wilder's governing board of directors, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
  • To have access to Wilder's most recent financial statements.
  • To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given so long as such purposes are in accordance with Wilder's values and mission.
  • To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
  • To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and confidentiality to the extent provided by law and in accordance with Wilder's values and mission.
  • To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
  • To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of Wilder or hired solicitors.
  • To expect that their names will not be sold or shared outside of The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.
  • To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

This Donor Bill of Rights was developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association for Health Care Philanthropy, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits.

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