Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation
The Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. Its 2024 filing states that its goal is to fund nonprofits focused locally on basic needs, early childhood development, elder services, and Jewish-related organizations in the United States and Israel.
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation at a glance
In short: Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation gave $982K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $981,850
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,527
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,191,535
- -15.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% 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 Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests an initial letter describing the organization, the purpose of the request, and the expected results of the grant. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Joe Milkes
Mailing address: 7201 Royal Crest Lane, Plano, TX 75025-3073
Phone: (214) 676-1881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas at Arlington ($200K). Together the top 10 received $977K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 25 grants of 50 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Plano, Texas. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in New York. Its 2024 filing describes its funding goal as including Jewish-related organizations “here and in Israel.”
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $109K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $111K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 385% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $580K (2021) to $982K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $982K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | Educational | $200,000 |
| Child Care Group Dallas, TX | Charitable | $200,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Dallas, TX | Charitable | $150,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Charitable | $120,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Dallas, TX | Charitable | $102,400 |
| Crossroads Community Services Dallas, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| NCJW of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Vogel Alcove Dallas, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Navarro College Foundation Corsicana, TX | Educational | $20,000 |
| American Joint Distribution Committ New York, NY | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,191,535 | $280,166 | $1,067,923 | $981,850 | 13 | $981,850 | $274,794 | $255,145 |
| 2024 | $4,983,822 | $258,546 | $736,564 | $624,900 | 9 | $624,900 | $258,546 | $305,793 |
| 2023 | $6,624,615 | $443,814 | $1,087,576 | $908,400 | 11 | $908,400 | $191,358 | $352,969 |
| 2022 | $7,271,033 | $279,055 | $974,595 | $912,400 | 10 | $912,400 | $190,970 | $410,972 |
| 2021 | $7,971,544 | $816,874 | $692,911 | $580,000 | 7 | — | $157,927 | $433,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $255K 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
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the available information. Its 2024 filing describes its funding goal as supporting nonprofits focused on basic needs, early childhood development, elder services, and Jewish-related organizations locally and in Israel.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as food assistance, child and family services, education, and Jewish community services. For example, the North Texas Food Bank describes its mission as hunger relief through a network of partner agencies across 12 counties in North Texas. Vogel Alcove says it helps young children and families prevent and overcome the effects of homelessness and poverty. The National Council of Jewish Women describes its work as research, education, advocacy, and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children, and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $981,850. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $200,000 to the University of Texas at Arlington for educational purposes and $200,000 to Child Care Group for charitable purposes. Other notable grants included $150,000 to the National Council of Jewish Women, $120,000 to the North Texas Food Bank, $102,400 to Jewish Family Services, and $100,000 to Crossroads Community Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joe Milkes as president and secretary, and Eathan Milkes as treasurer.
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation is led by Joe Milkes, President & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Milkes
President & Secretary
President → President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$46K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Eathan Milkes
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bette Miller (2021–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $46K, to Joe Milkes (President).
Frequently asked questions about Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation
How much does Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation give each year?
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation gave $982K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $625K across 9 grants.
What is Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation's typical grant size?
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $75,527, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation give grants?
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation's largest grantees?
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas at Arlington ($200,000), Child Care Group ($200,000) and National Council of Jewish Women ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation?
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $982K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $255K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the available information. Its 2024 filing describes its funding goal as supporting nonprofits focused on basic needs, early childhood development, elder services, and Jewish-related organizations locally and in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation?
The 2024 filing says 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 Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation's EIN?
Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7222516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kalman-and-ida-wolens-foundation-morg_818a44a71ff4469faf22182405fbb21f
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