Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation

ROCHESTER, NY EIN: 22-2405596

The Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation established in 1982 and based in Rochester, New York. The foundation operates as a trust structure and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It functions as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes primarily in the greater Rochester area.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$22.5M

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.7M

+18.4% YoY

Grant Count

-14.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$72K

+39.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus on organizations whose goals address health-related, educational, geriatric, and social issues. Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Health-related initiatives
Geriatric services

Grantmaking

The foundation made additional grants to other organizations in 2024, with the complete list including 14 total recipients.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in the greater Rochester, New York area.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $7.6M (100%)

States

New York

Cities

AmherstBuffaloRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024

Total assets: $22,450,610
Total revenue: $2,244,403
Total expenses: $2,052,033
Total liabilities: $0
Investment income and dividends: $864,068

Tax-Exempt Status

Ruling year: August 1982
EIN: 22-2405596
Form filed: 990-PF (Private Foundation)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$22,450,610	$22,258,240	$20,203,908
Revenue	$2,244,403	$3,778,571	$1,259,609
Expenses	$2,052,033	$1,724,239	$2,108,762
Qualifying Distributions	$1,828,075	$1,570,088	$1,935,433
Net Investment Income	$2,095,007	$3,634,976	$1,108,848
Distributable Amount	$1,828,444	$1,654,119	$1,757,422

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

116 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester ($500,000), Mcc Foundation ($250,000), Jewish Senior Life ($162,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CENTER FOR TEEN EMPOWERMENT ROCHESTER, NY	HEADQUARTER RELOCATION	$150,000
CENTER FOR TEEN EMPOWERMENT ROCHESTER, NY	ANNUAL CAMPAIGN	$7,500
CONGREGATION SHIR SHALOM BUFFALO, NY	SCHOLARSHIP IN RESIDENCE	$7,000
EAST HOUSE ROCHESTER, NY	ANNUAL CAMPAIGN	$5,000
GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM ROCHESTER, NY	CONCOURSE	$120,000
GREENTOPIA ROCHESTER, NY	FRIENDS GARDENAERI	$35,000
HIGHLAND HOSPITAL ROCHESTER, NY	SPONSORSHIP	$5,000
HILLEL AT UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY	SPONSORSHIP	$10,000
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY	STABILIZATION	$500,000
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY	ANNUAL CAMPAIGN	$45,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's trustees include:

David M Wolk
Marvin L Wolk
Alvin L Ureles, MD

The foundation maintains one employee on staff.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID M WOLK	CHAIRMAN	5	$25,000
MARVIN L WOLK	TREASURER	10	$50,000
ALVIN L URELES MD	VICE CHAIRMAN	5	$25,000
MICHAEL B BERGER	CO-CHAIR - GRANTS	5	$25,000
HAROLD SAMLOFF	CO-CHAIR - GRANTS	5	$25,000
JEREMY WOLK	SECRETARY	5	$25,000

Contact Information

Address 1600 East Avenue, Suite 701 Rochester, NY 14610-1629

Phone 585-442-6900

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus on organizations whose goals address health-related, educational, geriatric, and social issues. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Health-related initiatives • Geriatric services

How do I apply for a grant from Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total giving: $1,655,534 • Number of grants: 14 grants awarded • Typical award range: $1,200–$600,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2024)** • Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester: $500,000 (Stabilization) • George Eastman Museum: $120,000 (Concourse) • Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester: $50,000 (Iron Sword) The foundation made additional grants to other organizations in 2024, with the complete list including 14 total recipients.

Where does Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in the greater Rochester, New York area.

What size grants does Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation award?

In 2024, Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $72K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation's EIN?

Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2405596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.