Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $335,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $302,000 | 6 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 12 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 8 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Erving & Joyce 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 Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Hampshire College | Hampshire fund | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Menil Collection | General fund | $25,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General fund | $10,000 |
| School Year Abroad | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mathew Wolf
- Lisa Pollock
Questions people ask
Does Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mathew Wolf (President) and Lisa Pollock (Secretary).
What does Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.