Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $113,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$113,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$17,491
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $149,000 the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,500 | 19 | $237,887 |
| 2023 | $149,000 | 32 | $136,941 |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 22 | $17,491 |
How to apply
Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc 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 Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $44,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,000 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $9,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc ( Beth Israel Lahey Health)for Dr | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation- for League of Ribbons Lynn Cancer | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services of San Franciscothe Peninsulamarin & S | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Louis D Brandeis Center Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom - for San Francisco Ca Center for Lifelong Learnin | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| American Friends of Mogen David Adom (Afmda) | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation - Matthew Schwartz Memorial Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 |
| The Second Step Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Fare (Food Allergy Research & Education) | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Waltham Ma | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Newton Ma | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Powers Music School Belmontma | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Innovations for Poverty Action (Ipa) | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Harvard Hillel | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Hillel | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| U Mass Hillel at Amherst | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Chabad - University of Minnesota - the Rohr Center for Jewish Student Life | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| MIT - for MIT Hillel | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louise Wolfe
- Stefan Ahlblad
- Daniel Raybin
- Donna Levin
- Laura Fellman
- Hannah Ahlblad
Questions people ask
Does Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc give?
$113,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Louise Wolfe (President, Treasurer, Director), Stefan Ahlblad (Secretary), Daniel Raybin (Director) and Donna Levin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Herbert O Wolfe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and science and research.