Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund
The Howard A and Martha R Wolf Fund is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, conservation, outdoor recreation, health, and humanitarian assistance.
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund at a glance
In short: Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund gave $35K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,029
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $186,653
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: (781) 879-8271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Learning Center or the Deaf ($9K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts organizations received 65% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in Washington, DC (11%), Maryland (6%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Maine (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund gives
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Learning Center or the Deaf Framingham, MA | General Fund | $8,750 |
| Beacon Academy Boston, MA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Land's Sake Farm Weston, MA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Land's Sake Farm Weston, MA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Friends of Alta Alta, UT | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Gifford School Weston, MA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Green Acres School North Bethesda, MD | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| National Consititution Center Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,653 | $16,202 | $37,326 | $35,000 | 34 | $35,997 | $15,097 | $35,975 |
| 2024 | $207,777 | $12,079 | $34,214 | $32,000 | 24 | $32,933 | $11,057 | $34,249 |
| 2023 | $229,912 | $9,805 | $31,777 | $30,000 | 27 | $30,823 | $8,911 | $28,387 |
| 2022 | $251,884 | $9,740 | $33,311 | $29,500 | 24 | $31,215 | $7,945 | $30,028 |
| 2021 | $275,455 | $18,912 | $21,223 | $12,250 | 5 | $16,612 | $14,482 | $31,340 |
| 2020 | $277,766 | $17,350 | $21,206 | $12,250 | 5 | — | $13,018 | $25,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund reported a distributable amount of $36K 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 fund is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Beacon Academy describes its work as closing the opportunity gap for Greater Boston students through education and advocacy. Friends of Alta says it works to protect Alta’s environment and encourage stewardship and sustainability. The Appalachian Mountain Club describes its mission as promoting the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the Appalachian region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 34 grants totaling $35,000. Grants ranged from $50 to $8,750, with a median of $750. The largest listed grant was $8,750 to The Learning Center for the Deaf for its general fund. Other notable grants included $2,500 to Beacon Academy and two $2,500 grants to Land’s Sake, all for general funds. Grants of $1,000 included awards to Friends of Alta, Green Acres School, Partners in Health, Rails to Trails Conservancy, and The Walker School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pauline W Frankel, Anne A Wolf, Albert E Wolf, and Michael H Wolf as trustees.
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Albert E. Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne A. Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline W. Frankel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael H. Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephanie G. Wolf (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund
How much does Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund give each year?
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund gave $35K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 24 grants.
What is Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's typical grant size?
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,029, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund give grants?
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Weston, MA (4 grants) and Lincoln, MA (4 grants).
Does Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's largest grantees?
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Learning Center or the Deaf ($8,750), Land's Sake Farm ($5,000 across 2 grants) and Beacon Academy ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund?
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund reported $187K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Beacon Academy describes its work as closing the opportunity gap for Greater Boston students through education and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's EIN?
Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6207349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Howard a and Martha R Wolf Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 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 April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
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