Wolf Foundation
Accepts applications
Wolf Foundation is a private foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,810 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$67,810
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,031 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $23,031 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $67,810 | 15 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Abe M Wolf 4350 Westown Parkway Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 277-4000 |
| What to submit | The application should include all necessary information concerning your reason for requesting funds, proof of exempt status, and person(s) to contact regarding your request. |
| Restrictions | Grants will be made to organizations that are exempt under section 501(c)(j) and are not private foundations as defined in section 509(a). |
What Wolf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $23,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 5 | $8,810 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,200 |
| Florida | 3 | $5,800 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asl Cancer Research Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Chevra Simchas Shabbos V'yom T | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of Asor Fund USA | General | $8,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General | $8,000 |
| Hidabroot Corp | General | $7,200 |
| United Hatzalah | General | $5,000 |
| Gush Etzion Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Joppa | General | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward Co | General | $2,200 |
| Chabad of Ames | General | $2,036 |
| Chabad of South Beach | General | $1,800 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | General | $1,800 |
| Holocaust Heroes Worldwide | General | $1,800 |
| Lubavitch of Iowa | General | $1,000 |
| Ia Jewish Historical Society | General | $974 |
Officers and trustees
- Abe Wolf
- Ruth Wolf
Questions people ask
Does Wolf Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wolf Foundation give?
$67,810 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Wolf Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Abe Wolf (President) and Ruth Wolf (Vice President).
What does Wolf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.