The Frances Louise Wolfson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Frances Louise Wolfson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Marathon, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,100 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,100
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,205 the year before.
33% 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 | $51,150 | 10 | $892,459 |
| 2024 | $37,205 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $49,100 | 10 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cheryl Wilcox 56283 Ocean Drive, Marathon, FL 33050 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (305) 743-5060 |
| What to submit | Letter with detailed information regarding the request |
What The Frances Louise Wolfson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $38,100 |
| Idaho | 2 | $8,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Education | $20,000 |
| NCH Center for Philanthropy | General | $7,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Education music | $6,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Health | $5,000 |
| Artis-Naples | Arts | $2,500 |
| American Museum of Fly Fishing | Education | $2,500 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Health | $2,500 |
| Artis-Naples | Arts | $2,500 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Environment | $500 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Environment | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances L Wolfson
- Jeri Wolfson
- Cheryl Wilcox
Questions people ask
Does The Frances Louise Wolfson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Frances Louise Wolfson Family Foundation give?
$49,100 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Frances Louise Wolfson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances L Wolfson (President), Jeri Wolfson (Vice Pres.) and Cheryl Wilcox (Treasurer).
What does The Frances Louise Wolfson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.