Woll-Yellin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $600,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $635,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,265 | 70 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $635,000 | 62 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 61 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Woll-Yellin 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.
What Woll-Yellin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 29 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 22 | $81,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $7,100 |
| California | 2 | $5,400 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $3,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,800 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $600,000 |
| Regents of University of Michigan | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $250,000 |
| Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $100,000 |
| The Tikvah Fund | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $12,500 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $10,000 |
| Zoa Mi Region | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $7,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribu | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $5,400 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Svc of Metro Detroit | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $5,000 |
| American Comm for Shaare Zedek | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| American Friends Alyn Hospital | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Elnet | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Rabin Med | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Rambam Med | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Shaiva | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Soroka Med | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| Chabad of Greater Downtown Det | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| Chabad Torah Ctr of West Bloom | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $3,600 |
| Colel Chabad | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| Friends of Irgun Nechi Zahal | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $3,600 |
| Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| Ne'eman Foundation | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $3,600 |
| Stand With US | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,600 |
| Gesher Human Serv | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $3,500 |
| American Friends of Dvi | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Hebrew Uni | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,500 |
| Apf | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,500 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,500 |
| Hasbara Fellowship | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,500 |
| Jewish Dental Clinic | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,500 |
| Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,500 |
| Community Housing Network | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,000 |
| Gildas Club Metro Detroit | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,000 |
| Grameen Fdn | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $2,000 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $2,000 |
| American Committee for the Wei | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Bar-Ilan University | Educ, scientific, literature - charity | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas R Woll
- Margo Y Woll
- Monica Woll Rosen
Questions people ask
Does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Woll-Yellin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas R Woll (Pres, Sec,di), Margo Y Woll (Treas, Director) and Monica Woll Rosen (Director).
What does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and faith communities.