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The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 472630773

The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,750 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $145,250 the year before.

56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$145,2506$2.3 million
2024$141,7509$2.6 million

How to apply

The James and Nancy Wolf 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania5$121,250
Utah3$10,500
Illinois1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
JCC of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
General support$55,000
Shady Side Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
Library memorial hall and general support$55,000
Fox Families Care
Pittsburgh, PA
General support$10,000
Northwestern Union
Evanston, IL
General support$10,000
Park City Community Foundation
Park City, UT
General support$5,000
United Jewish Fed of Utah (Annual)
Salt Lake City, UT
General support$5,000
Breakthrough Bike Challenge
Philadelphia, PA
General support$1,000
Wasatch Community Foundation
Heber City, UT
General support$500
Jewish Family Services
Pittsburgh, PA
General support$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation give?

$141,750 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James H Wolf (Chairman/President/Treasurer), Nancy H Wolf (Vice Chair/Vice Pres/Secretary), David F Wolf (Assistant Treasurer) and Daniel J Wolf (Assistant Secretary).

What does The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, community development and faith communities.

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