Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.5 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $9.2 million. 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$11.5 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$9.2 million
- Assets$309 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.2 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14.2 million | 36 | $284 million |
| 2023 | $11.2 million | 38 | $292 million |
| 2024 | $11.5 million | 31 | $309 million |
How to apply
Mitchell Wolfson Sr 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 Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $11.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $32,936 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | To serve as a direct support oranization, as defined in section 1004.70 of the florida statues, of miami dade college, which is legally separate but financially accountable to the college. | $9.2 million |
| University of Miami School of Medicine | To fund medical education in south florida. | $1.1 million |
| Miami Jewish Health Systems Inc | To provide compassionate healthcare through a full range of quality services. | $573,398 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Inc | The medical center supervises and coordinates policies and fundraising activities and administers investments for entities of the mount sinai health system, inc. | $229,359 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | To strengthen miami through philanthropy, leadership, and community engagement. | $57,340 |
| Miami City Ballet | To produce and present world-class dance, train aspiring dancers through a distinctive blend of classical and balanchine techniques, and make dance accessible through community engagement and education programs. | $50,000 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | To encourage, solicit, receive and administer gifts and bequests of property and funds for scientific, educational and charitable purposes for fiu and its objectives. | $39,127 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | To assist children who have been severly burned while educating communities in ca & across the globe on how to prevent and treat burns. | $32,620 |
| Temple Beth Am | To embrace jewish life. | $31,325 |
| Artis-Naples Inc | Dedicated to creating and presenting world-class visual and performing arts. Through our multidisciplinary offerings, we inspire, educate, and entertain to engage and enrich the growing and diversifying community. | $25,000 |
| Florida House Washington DC Inc | Florida house is the state embassy that connects, celbrates, and champions florida to the world. | $22,936 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Inc | To provide funds in the form of gifts, grants, and services to baptist health and other charitable organizations in furtherance of their scientific, literary, and education purposes. | $12,849 |
| Camillus House Inc | Provide food, shelter & svcs to homeless/indigent. | $11,000 |
| American Friends of the Palazzo Ducale | To raise funds and provide support for the restoration, preservation, and promotion of the palazzo ducale, likely with a focus on its historical and cultural significance. | $10,400 |
| American Journalism Project Inc | A venture philanthropy dedicated to building non-profit local news across the united states. | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School Inc | To provide a rigorous college preparatory education with a relevant work-study experience to students of limited economic means, shaping them into young men and women of faith, purpose, and service who are prepared for college and careers. | $10,000 |
| Herman Ostrow School of Dentristy of USC | To provide education, scholarship, and outreach that improves oral, dental, craniofacial, and general health. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Care | To help provide the "extras" that make care special for teachers and students. | $5,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | To facilitate thoughtful, effective giving across borders. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases. | $5,000 |
| Adriene Arsht Center | To create meaningful community-building experiences for the citizens of miami-dade county and south florida through active learning and live theatrical experiences. | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Center for the Arts Inc | To enrich our community through transformative arts and educational experiences. | $2,500 |
| Bard Graduate Center | To support the study of the decorative arts, design history, and material culture. | $2,000 |
| The Education Fund | To promote education. | $2,000 |
| Various Public Charities (Charitable Contributions Reported on K1S) | To provide assistance to charities. | $1,048 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Miami | To educate the miami-dade community about down syndrome and promote positive acceptance of individuals with down syndrome. | $1,000 |
| Matt & Lisa Allen Family Foundation | To empower underserved youth in south florida by providing access to education, healthcare, and mentorship. | $1,000 |
| Pave Inc | To give families a voice and a choice in the vision for education in washington, dc. | $1,000 |
| Stonewall Library and Archives Inc | To provide with cultural and educational resource center preserving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender heritage. | $1,000 |
| The Cleo Institute Inc | To climate crisis education and advocacy. | $1,000 |
| The Grolier Club | To foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper, their art, history, production, and commerce. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Wolfson III
- Mitchell Wolfson Jr
- Joseph T Natoli
- Lynda Wolfson Fadel
- Amita K Schultes
- Jeri Louise Waxenberg Wolfson
Questions people ask
Does Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation give?
$11.5 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis Wolfson III (Trustee), Mitchell Wolfson Jr (Trustee), Joseph T Natoli (Trustee) and Lynda Wolfson Fadel (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.