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The Wolfson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Northridge, California · EIN 954865552

The Wolfson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northridge, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $12,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $42,400 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$49,5005$38,508
2024$42,4005$14,656
2025$15,0002$23,912

How to apply

The Wolfson Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Wolfson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$12,500
California1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Israel Parasport Center
Northfield, IL
Parasport event support$12,500
The David Labkovski Project
West Hills, CA
Funds for educational programs$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Wolfson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Wolfson Family Foundation give?

$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs The Wolfson Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jonathon Wolfson (Cfo & Secretary), Kim Wolfson (Director), Patti Wolfson (President) and Mark Wolfson (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Wolfson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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