Wolff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wolff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $156,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$156,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $150,000 | 24 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 24 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $156,000 | 26 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Wolff 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 Wolff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $35,500 |
| Illinois | 7 | $28,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $14,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service of the Desert | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Operating fund | $12,500 |
| Citizens of the World Charter School | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operating fund | $9,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Operating fund | $9,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Boulder Shelter for the Homeless | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Operating fund | $5,500 |
| Am Shalom Human Needs | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| National Park Conservation Association | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| California Rural Legal Assistance | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Farm Aid Inc | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Feeding America | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| Wbez Chicago | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Misericordia | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| UNICEF | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| WTTW WFMT | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Wexler
- Peggy Gutterman
- Robert Wolff
Questions people ask
Does Wolff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wolff Family Foundation give?
$156,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Wolff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Wexler (President/Director), Peggy Gutterman (Director) and Robert Wolff (Director).
What does Wolff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and housing and homelessness.