Dume Wolverine Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dume Wolverine Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $875,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$875,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 22 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 23 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 23 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Dume Wolverine Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dume Wolverine Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $930,000 |
| California | 6 | $107,000 |
| New York | 5 | $55,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,704 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Charitable purposes of the organization | $875,000 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Foundation | Charitable purposes of the organization | $75,000 |
| A child's Notebook | Charitable purposes of the organization | $30,000 |
| Berea College | Charitable purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| A Well Fed World | Charitable purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Apapo USA | Charitable purposes of the organization | $20,000 |
| Madre | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Fonkoze USA | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hoa Aina O Makaha | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Fund For Investigative Journalism | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Foundation | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Akashinga USA | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Capital B News | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Univ of Rochester Sch of Medicine | Charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Young Martial Artist Fdn | Charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| National Woman's Health Network Plan C | Charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Learning and Conservation Center | Charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | Charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Pet Rescue | Charitable purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| Plan Intl USA | Charitable purposes of the organization | $1,704 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Barcus Kay
- Gregory Louis Kay
- Brittany Paige Kay
- Morgan Allison Kay
Questions people ask
Does Dume Wolverine Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dume Wolverine Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dume Wolverine Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Barcus Kay (President), Gregory Louis Kay (Vice President), Brittany Paige Kay (Director) and Morgan Allison Kay (Director).
What does Dume Wolverine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.