Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc
ANDY SCHATZ & BARBARA WOLF FAMILY is a private foundation based in Westbrook, Connecticut. It reported 14 grants totaling $51,800 in 2023, supporting organizations in Connecticut, New York, and Washington, DC.
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc gave $52K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 36% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $51,800
- -8.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,700
- -21.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $705,017
- -2.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Andrew M. Schatz as the contact and gives the form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards as “NON SPECIFIC.”
- Contact
Application contact: Andrew M Schatz
Mailing address: 25 Chapman Avenue, Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: (860) 202-2690
Email: andy@andrewschatz.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was ACLU - Connecticut Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 17% to recipients in New York, and 14% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $61K (2021). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU - Connecticut Foundation Hartford, CT | Unrestricted - to Accomplish Goals O | $20,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Chester, CT | Unrestricted - Total Goals of Charit | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted - to Accomplish Goals O | $5,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted - to Accomplish Goals | $5,000 |
| Amos Resources Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted - to Accomplish Goals | $5,000 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger New York, NY | Unrestricted-to Accomplish Goals | $2,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens Essex, CT | Unrestricted-to Accomplish Goals | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartfo West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted-to Accomplish Goals | $1,800 |
| Share Washington, DC | Unrestricted - to Accomplish Goals O | $1,000 |
| Religous Action Center of Reform Ju Washington, DC | Unrestricted - to Accomplish Goals | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $705,017 | $36,411 | $52,915 | $51,800 | 14 | $51,800 | $14,653 | $48,160 |
| 2022 | $721,721 | $7,963 | $57,620 | $56,500 | 12 | $56,500 | $7,963 | $47,599 |
| 2021 | $771,222 | $6,384 | $61,630 | $60,600 | 12 | $60,600 | $6,384 | $49,745 |
| 2020 | $826,778 | $115,737 | $58,543 | $57,060 | 13 | — | $10,403 | $43,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations whose missions cover a range of work. J Street Education Fund describes its mission as providing education about the need for bold American leadership to help achieve a peaceful, viable, and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Valley Shore YMCA describes its mission as encouraging individuals’ growth in spirit, mind, and body, with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $51,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $1,900. Notable grants included $20,000 to ACLU - CONNECTICUT FOUNDATION; $5,000 each to Congregation Beth Shalom, Cornell University, J Street Education Fund, and Amos Resources; and $2,000 each to Westside Campaign Against Hunger and Shoreline Soup Kitchens.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Andrew M. Schatz as President/Director, Barbara F. Wolf as Secretary/Treasurer/Director, and Jeffrey W. Schatz as Director.
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc is led by Andrew M. Schatz, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Andrew M. Schatz
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey W. Schatz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara F. Wolf
Secretary, Treasurer & D
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc
How much does Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc gave $52K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $57K across 12 grants.
What is Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,900, and its average grant was $3,700, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include ACLU - Connecticut Foundation ($20,000), Congregation Beth Shalom ($5,000) and Cornell University ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc?
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc reported $705K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations whose missions cover a range of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Andy Schatz & Barbara Wolf Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1688797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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