The Joyce L Wolf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Joyce L Wolf Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $293,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$293,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $331,000 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $268,500 | 8 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $331,000 | 9 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $293,000 | 9 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
The Joyce L Wolf 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 The Joyce L Wolf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $170,000 |
| California | 5 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc | Charitable operations | $90,000 |
| Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Ma | Charitable operations | $42,000 |
| Cedar-Sinai Medical Center | Charitable operations | $40,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health | Charitable operations | $38,000 |
| Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association | Charitable operations | $23,000 |
| Compton Girls Club | Charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Hollywood-Sunset Free Clinic | Charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Vista del Mar Child and Family Services | Charitable operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian D Bixby
- Scott Wolf
- Julie A Wolf
Questions people ask
Does The Joyce L Wolf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joyce L Wolf Foundation give?
$293,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs The Joyce L Wolf Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian D Bixby (Trustee), Scott Wolf (Trustee) and Julie A Wolf (Trustee).
What does The Joyce L Wolf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.