Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund
Preselected recipients only
Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $8,750. 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$35,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$8,750
- Assets$759,031
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $30,000 | 27 | $614,364 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 24 | $689,369 |
| 2025 | $35,000 | 34 | $759,031 |
How to apply
Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund 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 Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $22,650 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $1,750 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $750 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Learning Center or the Deaf | General fund | $8,750 |
| Beacon Academy | General fund | $2,500 |
| Land's Sake Farm | General fund | $2,500 |
| Land's Sake Farm | General fund | $2,500 |
| Friends of Alta | General fund | $1,000 |
| Gifford School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Green Acres School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Consititution Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | General fund | $1,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Walker School | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General fund | $750 |
| Chewonk Foundation | General fund | $750 |
| Child Welfare League of America | General fund | $750 |
| Hand in Hand | General fund | $750 |
| House of Ruth | General fund | $750 |
| United Help Ukraine | General fund | $750 |
| Active Minds | General fund | $500 |
| Charlotte Hobbs Library | General fund | $500 |
| Codman Community Farms | General fund | $500 |
| Fresh Energy | General fund | $500 |
| Greater Lovell Land Trust | General fund | $500 |
| Lincoln Land Conservation Trust | General fund | $500 |
| Tenacity | General fund | $500 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | General fund | $300 |
| Manchester Community Resource Center | General fund | $300 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General fund | $250 |
| Friends of Lincoln Library | General fund | $250 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General fund | $250 |
| Roxbury Weston Program | General fund | $250 |
| Foma | General fund | $100 |
| National Immigration Justice Center | General fund | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Pauline W Frankel
- Anne A Wolf
- Albert E Wolf
- Michael H Wolf
Questions people ask
Does Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund give?
$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Pauline W Frankel (Trustee), Anne A Wolf (Trustee), Albert E Wolf (Trustee) and Michael H Wolf (Trustee).
What does Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and environment and conservation.