Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Grabill, Indiana. In 2025, it gave $151,500 through 25 grants, primarily to organizations in Indiana, including churches, youth and social-service organizations, and educational and community institutions.
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn gave $152K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,500
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,060
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,740,452
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12305 Schwartz Road, Grabill, IN 46741
Phone: (260) 438-0909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Brothersbig Sisters ($20K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 13% to recipients in Florida, and 1% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2020) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Tampa, FL | General Support | $20,100 |
| Trinity English Lutheran Church Fort Wane, IN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Harlan Christian Youth Center Harlan, IN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $7,600 |
| Fort Wayne Public Television PBS 39 Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $7,000 |
| Associated Churches of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $6,100 |
| Woodburn Christian Childrens Home I Woodburn, IN | General Support | $6,000 |
| Christian Community Health Care Inc Grabill, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,740,452 | $120,594 | $179,614 | $151,500 | 25 | $154,931 | $98,494 | $172,850 |
| 2024 | $2,799,472 | $142,912 | $162,245 | $140,800 | 24 | $140,800 | $121,643 | $151,648 |
| 2023 | $2,818,805 | $-27,752 | $164,635 | $143,000 | 24 | $143,390 | $41,293 | $141,252 |
| 2022 | $3,010,952 | $9,273 | $171,351 | $130,900 | 25 | $130,900 | $23,984 | $143,136 |
| 2021 | $3,172,830 | $1,749,723 | $132,322 | $109,100 | 27 | $109,100 | $1,211,061 | $130,475 |
| 2020 | $1,862,274 | $219,664 | $110,742 | $96,869 | 19 | — | $205,793 | $109,084 |
| 2019 | $1,754,872 | $121,628 | $133,029 | $116,200 | 13 | — | $109,763 | $107,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Harlan Christian Youth Center says it provides a facility for children who need emotional support and guidance, while Fort Wayne Rescue Mission describes its work as providing a home for homeless people, food for the hungry, and hope for their future. The Literacy Alliance says it empowers people and strengthens community through education, including adult instruction and tutoring for children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $151,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,100, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $20,100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters in Tampa, Florida; $20,000 to Trinity English Lutheran Church; and $15,000 to Harlan Christian Youth Center. Other listed recipients included Purdue University Fort Wayne ($7,600), Fort Wayne Public Television PBS 39 ($7,000), and Associated Churches of Fort Wayne ($6,100). The listed grants generally identify their purpose as general support. Other 2025 recipients included Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, The Literacy Alliance, and The Shepherd’s House, each receiving $5,000, and Erin’s House for Grieving Children, which received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Virginia Wolf as president, Richard Wolf as vice president, and Donna Myers as secretary/treasurer.
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn is led by Virginia Wolf, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virginia Wolf
President
President → Co-Trustee, 2021
Co-Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Wolf
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Myers
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn
How much does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn give each year?
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn gave $152K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 24 grants.
What is Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,060, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn that year got $3K on average.
Where does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn give grants?
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Indiana: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (19 grants).
Does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Big Brothersbig Sisters ($20,100), Trinity English Lutheran Church ($20,000) and Harlan Christian Youth Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn?
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1799317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). Don & Virginia Wolf Charitable Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/don-and-virginia-wolf-charitable-fdn-morg_c9e72276a7f344b49aa9ab5cd8b22f49
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