Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$220,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$422,864
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,000 the year before.
66% 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 | $205,000 | 29 | $469,936 |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 22 | $622,915 |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 29 | $422,864 |
How to apply
Dale and Clarice 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 Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $70,000 |
| Tennessee | 11 | $55,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph S Villa | Further organizational goals | $20,000 |
| Jefferson Hospital | Further organizational goals | $15,000 |
| University of Delaware | Mentor program | $15,000 |
| The Making of You | Further organizational goals | $15,000 |
| Destiny Theater Experience | Supporting artists with business tools | $10,000 |
| Virginia Center for Public Press | Furthering organizational goals | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | Furthuring goals of organization | $10,000 |
| Richmond Friends Meeting | Further organization objectives | $10,000 |
| Central Virginia Legal Aid Society | Further goals of the organization | $10,000 |
| Virginia Poverty Law Center | Further organizational goals | $10,000 |
| Lightworks Publishing LLC | For support of publishing goals in the community | $5,000 |
| Nashville Freedom School Partners | Furthering goals of organization | $5,000 |
| Rahpah Institute | Further goals of institute | $5,000 |
| International Boxing Academy | Support organizational goals | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Further expand organizations goals | $5,000 |
| Family Reconciliation Center | Support organizational goals | $5,000 |
| TN Innocence Project Brad Mac Lean | Exonerate Innocent Victims | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Naturalist Program | Furthering goals of organization | $5,000 |
| Sidewalk Detroit | Furthering organizational goals | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Supporting artists with business tools | $5,000 |
| Project for National Council of Elders | Furthering goals of organization | $5,000 |
| TN Immigration and Refugee Rights Coalition | Support immigrant rights | $5,000 |
| Gus Newport Project Urban Strategies Council | Further goals of the program | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support organizational goals | $5,000 |
| Unheard Voices Outreach | Support organizational goals | $5,000 |
| Tri County Community Center for Inside Out | Furthuring organizational goals | $5,000 |
| TEWA Women United | Further the goals of the organization | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Supporting Artists | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Broadcasting | Support non commercial free public broadcasting | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Wolf
- Glenda E Lingo
- Janet I Wolf
- Thomas M Wolf
Questions people ask
Does Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Wolf (President Secretary), Glenda E Lingo (Director), Janet I Wolf (Director) and Thomas M Wolf (Director).
What does Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.