Wolfe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wolfe Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,750 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $20,000. 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$53,750
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$524,781
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,750 the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,250 | 8 | $483,309 |
| 2024 | $105,750 | 7 | $519,756 |
| 2025 | $53,750 | 8 | $524,781 |
How to apply
Wolfe 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 Wolfe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 5 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $11,750 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Endowment | Further Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Further Exempt Purpose | $11,750 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | Further Exempt Purpose | $10,250 |
| St Joseph Center | Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Family and Children's Serv | Further Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| Individual | Further Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Further Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | Further Exempt Purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- R Dean Wolfe
- Cheryl L Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Wolfe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wolfe Family Foundation give?
$53,750 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Wolfe Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists R Dean Wolfe (Trustee) and Cheryl L Wolfe (Trustee).
What does Wolfe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.