Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation
JEAN & LEWIS WOLFF FAMILY is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2023 filing reports 60 grants to organizations including schools, arts and cultural organizations, and charitable and health organizations.
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 60 grants in 2023 (avg $43K), mostly in Ohio. 32% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,556,476
- +152.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 60
- -6.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $42,608
- +169.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (18 of 57, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Keith Wolff
Mailing address: 11828 Lagrange Ave Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90025-5200
Phone: (650) 461-6016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Endowment Foundation FBO Jean and Lewis Wolff Family Foundation ($2.1M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 193 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation was based in Los Angeles. In 2023, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 17% to recipients in California. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Tennessee, Maine, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 18 of 57 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $118K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 56% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $3.9M (2021, 19 months). In 2023 it made 60 grants totaling $2.6M.
*2021: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation FBO Jean and Lewis Wolff Family Foundation Hudson, OH | General Purpose | $1,771,518 |
| American Endowment Foundation FBO Jean and Lewis Wolff Family Foundation Hudson, OH | General Purpose | $302,492 |
| Yavneh Day School Los Gatos, CA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Cinequest Inc San Jose, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood LA Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The San Francisco School San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation the Rose Bowl Institute Pasadena, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | — | $929,006 | $2,599,320 | $2,556,476 | 60 | $2,556,476 | $56,662 | $68,661 |
| 2022 | $1,519,174 | $1,348,758 | $1,045,393 | $1,011,580 | 64 | $1,011,580 | $1,314,945 | $84,918 |
| 2021* | $1,227,845 | $3,268,073 | $3,908,000 | $3,873,987 | 69 | $942,800 | $2,017,687 | $254,123 |
*2021: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K 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 included support for organizations in education, arts and culture, community and Jewish life, and health. For example, Yavneh Day School describes its mission as providing academic excellence in general and Judaic studies in a community where each child is celebrated and challenged. Cinequest says it uses film, creativity, and technology to empower creators, youth, and audiences. City of Hope states that its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $2,556,476. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $1,771,518, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $1,771,518 and $302,492 to American Endowment Foundation FBO Jean and Lewis Wolff Family Foundation, both for general purposes. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Yavneh Day School, $100,000 to Cinequest Inc, $25,000 each to Downtown Women’s Center and Planned Parenthood LA, and $20,000 to The San Francisco School. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general purpose.
The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific application form, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. How to apply: Contact Keith Wolff; no specific form or materials are required. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Lewis Wolff as president, Jean Wolff as vice president, Kari Wolff Goldstein as secretary/consultant, and Keith Wolff as treasurer.
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation is led by Lewis Wolff, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lewis Wolff
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Wolff
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Wolff Goldstein
Secretary & Consultant
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Wolff
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation
How much does Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation give each year?
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 60 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.0M across 64 grants.
What is Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $42,608, across 60 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation that year got $118K on average.
Where does Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation give grants?
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include American Endowment Foundation FBO Jean and Lewis Wolff Family Foundation ($2,078,286 across 3 grants), Yavneh Day School ($200,000) and Cinequest Inc ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations in education, arts and culture, community and Jewish life, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation?
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation's EIN?
Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4679221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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