Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation
The Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mill Neck, New York. Its 2025 filing records a grant of $2,737,314 for general support to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program in Burtonsville, Maryland.
Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.7M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,737,314
- +560.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,737,314
- +30951.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,737,314
- Total assets
- $98,428
- -96.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 141 Heather Lane, Mill Neck, NY 11765
Phone: (516) 922-8150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($2.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 223 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went entirely to a recipient in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 524% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2024) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Burtonsville, MD | General Support | $2,737,314 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,428 | $8,152 | $2,737,666 | $2,737,314 | 1 | $2,737,666 | $8,152 | $20,811 |
| 2024 | $2,527,997 | $134,764 | $418,035 | $414,320 | 47 | $418,035 | $134,764 | $143,170 |
| 2023 | $2,811,268 | $72,326 | $425,178 | $420,100 | 58 | $422,499 | $94,022 | $146,939 |
| 2022 | $3,164,120 | $-81,556 | $455,854 | $438,400 | 57 | $442,027 | $45,697 | $164,238 |
| 2021 | $3,701,530 | $591,256 | $518,911 | $508,600 | 60 | $508,600 | $591,195 | $187,642 |
| 2020 | $3,623,789 | $398,442 | $540,185 | $539,850 | 52 | — | $398,357 | $186,261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $2,737,314; that was also the smallest, largest, and median grant for the year. The recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, for general support. In 2024, it reported 47 grants totaling $414,320, and in 2023, 58 grants totaling $420,100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela B Wohl as president; Hilary J Zalon as secretary/treasurer; and Alexander D Wohl, Allison K Wohl, Howard Wohl, and Diane Wohl as directors.
Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation is led by Pamela B. Wohl, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela B. Wohl
President
Director → President From, 2024
President From → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander D. Wohl
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison K. Wohl
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Wohl
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Wohl
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary J. Wohl Zalon
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer From, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer From → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation
How much does Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation give each year?
Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation gave $2.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $414K across 47 grants.
How large is Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation?
Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went entirely to a recipient in Maryland.
What is Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation's EIN?
Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3493603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Diane & Howard Wohl Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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