Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.2 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $48,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.2 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$48,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2023 was up from $697,076 the year before.
14% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $697,076 | 11 | $4.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 7 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff 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 Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Education program support | $2.0 million |
| Parent Teacher Collaborative Co | Education program support | $60,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Education program support | $50,000 |
| Houston Independent School District | General education support | $48,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | General community support | $47,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | General community support | $25,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General community support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cyvia G Wolff
- Curtis Wolff
- Willie Alexander
- Bradley Deutser
- Marc Grossberg
- David Lyon
- Gasper Mir
- Brett Williams
- Elena Marks
- Matt Barnes
- Lee Ann Grossberg
Questions people ask
Does Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $48,000.
Who runs Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Cyvia G Wolff (Chairman), Curtis Wolff (Trustee), Willie Alexander (Director) and Bradley Deutser (President) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.