Wold Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wold Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $215,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $281,100 | 23 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 22 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 17 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Wold 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.
What Wold Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $62,500 |
| New York | 2 | $37,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To support exempt organizations | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To support exempt organizations | $20,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | To support exempt organizations | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Disaster Relief | To support exempt organizations | $15,000 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | To support exempt organizations | $10,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society | To support exempt organizations | $10,000 |
| Adams County Pet Rescue | To support exempt organizations | $7,500 |
| Anthony Bates Foundation | To support exempt organizations | $7,500 |
| ASPCA | To support exempt organizations | $7,500 |
| Shriners Children's St Louis | To support exempt organizations | $7,500 |
| Dog Gone Seattle | To support exempt organizations | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Children's Fund | To support exempt organizations | $5,000 |
| Grant County Animal Outreach | To support exempt organizations | $5,000 |
| Mikey's Chance Canine Rescue | To support exempt organizations | $5,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | To support exempt organizations | $5,000 |
| Tattered Paws and Golden Hearts Rescue | To support exempt organizations | $5,000 |
| The Sophia Way | To support exempt organizations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Wold
Questions people ask
Does Wold Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wold Family Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Wold Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Wold (Trustee).
What does Wold Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and youth programs.