Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $631,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $410,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$631,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$410,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $657,500 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $657,500 | 47 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $631,500 | 15 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust 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 Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $572,500 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wis Nature Conservancy | General purpose | $410,000 |
| PBS Wisconsin | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Clearing Folk School | General purpose | $15,000 |
| NRDC | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wis Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Eagle School - Andy Wright Director | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Women's Medical Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Foundry | General purpose | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Wolfe
- Patricia A Powers
Questions people ask
Does Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust give?
$631,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas R Wolfe (Trustee) and Patricia A Powers (Trustee).
What does Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.