Nick DeWolf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nick DeWolf Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,918 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $106,918. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$215,918
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$106,918
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $218,466 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $218,466 | 17 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $215,918 | 16 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Nick DeWolf 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nick DeWolf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $203,918 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Center for Physics | Archiving project website for aspen center for physics | $106,918 |
| Global Warming Mitigation Project | Program support | $50,000 |
| Aspen Science Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General charitable environmental | $14,000 |
| National Museum of Mathematics | Progam support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Journalism | Program support | $4,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Program support | $2,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Program support | $2,000 |
| High Country News | Program support | $1,000 |
| Aspen Historical Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Glen Canyon Institute | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lift Up | Food assistance | $1,000 |
| The Bush School | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Program support | $1,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Program support | $500 |
| High Country News | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole Dewolf
Questions people ask
Does Nick DeWolf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nick DeWolf Foundation give?
$215,918 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Nick DeWolf Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicole Dewolf (Executive Director).
What does Nick DeWolf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, environment and conservation and arts and culture.