Otto and Marianne Wolman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Otto and Marianne Wolman Foundation is a private foundation in La Habra, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $387,300 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$387,300
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $338,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $325,300 | 19 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $338,000 | 19 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $387,300 | 20 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Otto and Marianne Wolman 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 Otto and Marianne Wolman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $132,300 |
| New York | 6 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support israeli and palestinian peace building through human rights advocacy, media (film & journalism) and education. | $35,000 |
| Encounter | Bring influential jewish leaders from israel & u.s. To the west bank for direct contact with palestinian leaders in non-violence, activism, business, media, education and politics, with goal of conflict transformation. | $30,000 |
| Friends in Deed | Provide supportive and homeless prevention services, outreach to the already homeless; operate food pantry. | $30,000 |
| New Ground A Muslim-Jewish Partners | Support community building programs that create, connect and empower jewish and muslim change-makers, also the wider community. | $30,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Donor advised:1. Standing together-support jewish & arab israeli activists working to promote more inclusive, equal & socially just society for all.2. Alliance for israel's future - support fellowship program for emerging jewish and arab leaders working together toward shared society. | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Sae | Donor advised: 1. "encounter" dialogue program for arab & jewish students at sindiana & mae boyar high school, when again possible. 2. Emergency therapeutic support for students, staff, parents in sae schools during current national crisis. | $25,000 |
| Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music | Provide playing for peace scholarships for middle eastern musicians to attend apple hill. | $25,000 |
| Individual | Donor advised: provide therapeutic services to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women. | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Jewish Temple Center | Provide financial reserve for cantor's discretionary fund. | $20,300 |
| American Jewish World Service | Donor advised: projects in central america that address land, water and climate justice. | $20,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps | Support youth for social change, economic justice and community building in u.s. Areas of poverty. | $20,000 |
| Cultivala | Develop community gardens in los angeles areas of food insecurity, provide workshops that teach healthy diets; provide emergency food distribution. | $15,000 |
| Family-To-Family | Support sponsor a holocaust survivor program in l.a. & san francisco; also, food for survivors in need. | $15,000 |
| Individual | Support production of documentaries with social change orientation and impact strategy, by and about underrepresented voices. | $15,000 |
| Individual | $15,000 | |
| Families Forward Learning Center | Provide free education and social services to low-income families with children from birth to five years old. | $5,000 |
| The Blue Card | Provide financial assistance to holocaust survivors in need. | $5,000 |
| Greenline Housing Foundation | Contribute to eaton fire relief fund for homeowners who lost homes in the jan.7 fire, specifically black and hispanic population. | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Community Orchestra | Support community orchestra. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth E Wolman
- Laurence David Harris
Questions people ask
Does Otto and Marianne Wolman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Otto and Marianne Wolman Foundation give?
$387,300 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Otto and Marianne Wolman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth E Wolman (President & CEO) and Laurence David Harris (Treasurer).
What does Otto and Marianne Wolman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.