Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation
Accepts applications
Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$40.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.4 million | 27 | $36.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 23 | $38.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 26 | $40.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant Committee 1600 East Avenue Suite 701, Rochester, NY 14610 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 442-6900 |
| What to submit | Grant application as provided by the organization |
| Restrictions | Only 501(c)3 organizations |
What Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Headquarter relocation | $450,000 |
| MCC Foundation | Downtown campus | $250,000 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | Various specific programs | $175,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life | Green house | $162,000 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | School education & classroom technology | $128,600 |
| Jewish Family Services | Counseling/aging ctr/food cupboard | $120,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Rochester | Annual campaign | $50,000 |
| Strong Museum | Expansion | $50,000 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | Tent | $40,000 |
| 13 Thirty Cancer Connect | Adolescent cancer support | $30,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Glass box reception area | $30,000 |
| Edceptional Schools | Reading initiative | $25,000 |
| Geva | Arts education | $25,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Rochester | Employment initiative | $25,000 |
| Little Theatre | Windows | $25,000 |
| Rochester Speaker Series | Speaker sponsor | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Food cupboard | $18,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester | Camp seneca lake cabin repairs | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Rochester | La fire | $10,000 |
| MCC Foundation | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship in residence | $7,000 |
| Highland Hospital | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Trillium Health | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| East House | Sponsorship | $2,600 |
| Center for Teen Empowerment | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Wolk
- Marvin L Wolk
- Alvin L Ureles MD
- Michael B Berger
- Harold Samloff
- Jeremy Wolk
- Brandon Wolk
Questions people ask
Does Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David M Wolk (Chairman), Marvin L Wolk (Treasurer), Alvin L Ureles MD (Vice Chairman) and Michael B Berger (Co-Chair - Grants) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and youth programs.