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The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Medford, Massachusetts · EIN 474203929

The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Medford, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $5.4 million the year before.

8% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5.4 million30$57.6 million
2024$1.5 million14$85.9 million

How to apply

The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts10$1.3 million
Florida2$80,350
Maryland1$50,000
Virginia1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Boston Food Bank
Boston, MA
General$1.0 million
CJP
Boston, MA
General$150,000
Yatc
Deerfield Beach, FL
General$75,000
3LPLACE
Somerville, MA
General$50,000
Impactisrael
Bethesda, MD
General$50,000
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
General$30,000
Boston Latin School Association
Boston, MA
General$25,000
Temple Emunah
Lexington, MA
General$25,000
The Carrol Center for the Blind
Newton, MA
General$25,000
The Horatio Alger Association
Alexandria, VA
General$20,000
John M Barry Boys & Girls Club
Newton, MA
General$10,000
Temple Emunah
Lexington, MA
General$5,785
Israel Tennis & Education Centers
Deerfield Beach, FL
General$5,350
Greater Boston Food Bank
Boston, MA
General$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family Foundation give?

$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Deanna S Wolk (Trustee), Howard L Wolk (Trustee) and Robin A Wolk (Trustee).

What does The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and education.

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