Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation is a private foundation in Dayton, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $357,500. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$357,500
- Assets$56.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
35% 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 | $1.9 million | 21 | $44.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 16 | $50.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 23 | $56.5 million |
How to apply
Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private 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 Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 14 | $1.1 million |
| California | 2 | $225,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,130 |
| Ohio | 3 | $160,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Family Solutions | General support | $357,500 |
| PTSD Now | General support | $250,000 |
| Umps Care Charities | General support | $200,130 |
| High Five Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Aproquen | General support | $100,000 |
| Dayton Art Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival | General support | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $100,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic | General support | $65,000 |
| Ivch Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Veterans Guest House | General support | $50,000 |
| Walker Lake Conservancy | General support | $50,000 |
| Unr Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Thunderbird Preservation Society | General support | $50,000 |
| Wincares Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Incline Education Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| East Bay Children Choir | General support | $25,000 |
| Classical Tahoe | General support | $20,000 |
| Amplify Life | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Drexel | General support | $10,000 |
| Sos Outreach | General support | $10,000 |
| Incline High School We the People | General support | $5,000 |
| Moms on the Run | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph G Wolfe
- Pauline Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph G Wolfe (President-Treasurer) and Pauline Wolfe (Director).
What does Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.