Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Grabill, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,100. 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$151,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,100
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,800 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $143,000 | 24 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $140,800 | 24 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $151,500 | 25 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn 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 Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 23 | $129,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,100 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $20,100 |
| Trinity English Lutheran Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Harlan Christian Youth Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | General support | $7,600 |
| Fort Wayne Public Television PBS 39 | General support | $7,000 |
| Associated Churches of Fort Wayne | General support | $6,100 |
| Woodburn Christian Childrens Home I | General support | $6,000 |
| Christian Community Health Care Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Health Dental Clinic | General support | $5,000 |
| The Carriage House | General support | $5,000 |
| The Literacy Alliance | General support | $5,000 |
| The Shepherd's House | General support | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Parks Dept | General support | $4,600 |
| Erin's House for Grieving Children | General support | $4,000 |
| The Lighthouse Community Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Wboi NPR Radio Fort Wayne | General support | $4,000 |
| Fort Wayne Community Schools | General support | $3,100 |
| Blue Jackets Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| YMCA Northeast Indiana | General support | $3,000 |
| Allen County Courthouse Preservatio | General support | $2,000 |
| Knitted Knockers Support Fdn | General support | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Center for Learning | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia Wolf
- Richard Wolf
- Donna Myers
Questions people ask
Does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn give?
$151,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia Wolf (President), Richard Wolf (Vice Preside) and Donna Myers (Secretary/Tr).
What does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.