Mel Wolf Foundation Dima
Preselected recipients only
Mel Wolf Foundation Dima is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $248,344 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $18,322 and the largest $47,436. 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$248,344
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$18,322
- Largest grant$47,436
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $218,643 the year before.
25% 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 | $198,854 | 9 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $218,643 | 9 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $248,344 | 12 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Mel Wolf Foundation Dima 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 Mel Wolf Foundation Dima funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 3 | $80,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $69,000 |
| California | 2 | $62,436 |
| New York | 2 | $17,263 |
| Vermont | 1 | $16,645 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bali Children's Project | Unrestricted general support | $47,436 |
| Mi Casa Resource Center | Unrestricted general support | $37,000 |
| Solutions Oriented Addiction Response | Community public health project | $35,000 |
| YWCA of Charleston West Virginia | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| Bringing Music to Life | Instruments for underserved school children | $20,000 |
| Women's Health Center in Charleston | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Bumi Sehat Foundation International | Unrestricted general support | $16,645 |
| San Francisco Women's Centers | Unrestricted general support | $15,000 |
| Work Options for Women | Unrestricted general support | $12,000 |
| Myriad USA | Unrestricted general support | $10,028 |
| FJC | Unrestricted general support | $7,235 |
| Bali Children Foundation | Support for schools in the areas of literacy and numeracy (teacher training, teacher mentoring, guided reading resources). | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcella McCallister
- Susan Giullian
- Susan-Louise Fessenden Brauer
Questions people ask
Does Mel Wolf Foundation Dima accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mel Wolf Foundation Dima give?
$248,344 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $18,322.
Who runs Mel Wolf Foundation Dima?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcella McCallister (Trustee), Susan Giullian (Trustee) and Susan-Louise Fessenden Brauer (Trustee).
What does Mel Wolf Foundation Dima fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.