Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in St Marys, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,884 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$51,884
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,928 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 | $70,471 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $33,928 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $51,884 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable 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 Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $46,884 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club | Unrestricted after school programs for children | $15,000 |
| Christian Food Bank | Unrestricted food distribution to the poor | $10,884 |
| Elk County Catholic High School | Unrestricted educational programs | $10,000 |
| Magnificient Ministry | Unrestricted church program | $5,000 |
| Capsea | Unrestricted women's shelter | $4,000 |
| Women's Choice Network | Unrestricted counseling programs | $4,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Unrestricted church programs | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Wolfe
- Carol M Werner
- Suzann Meyer
- Alan Wolfe
- Arthur Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation give?
$51,884 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard L Wolfe (Trustee), Carol M Werner (Trustee), Suzann Meyer (Trustee) and Alan Wolfe (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Arnold & Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.