Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $957,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $185,000. 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$957,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$25.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $960,000 the year before.
46% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $903,275 | 14 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $960,000 | 14 | $22.8 million |
| 2025 | $957,000 | 13 | $25.7 million |
How to apply
Lynn & Louis Wolfson II 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.
What Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $807,000 |
| California | 2 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleo Institute Inc | General support | $185,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | General support | $185,000 |
| Playing for Change Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Armour Dance Theatre | General support | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Underline Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Bakehouse Art Complex Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| The Education Fund | General support | $40,000 |
| Miami Children's Museum Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Dade Heritage Trust Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization Inc | General support | $27,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Co of Delaware
- Louis Wolfson III
- Lynda Wolfson Fadel
- Amita Schultes
- Randi Wolfson
- Alexandra Fadel
Questions people ask
Does Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation give?
$957,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Co of Delaware (Co-Trustee), Louis Wolfson III (Co-Trustee), Lynda Wolfson Fadel (Co-Trustee) and Amita Schultes (Co-Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.