Lynn & Louis Wolfson Ii Family Foundation
The Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in July 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$960K
+6.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
+6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not publicly provide a formal mission statement. However, its grantmaking activity indicates primary focus areas in:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and culture (including film and documentary work)
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Prospective applicants should approach the foundation directly for information about funding opportunities.
Grant Range
$50,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in:
- Florida
- New York
- California
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $17.7 million
- Total Revenue: $1.93 million
- Total Expenses: $1.27 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $16.5 million
- Total Revenue: $957,773
- Total Expenses: $1.1 million
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $484,016
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $467,298
- Grants and contributions received: $6,459
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of co-trustees:
- Northern Trust Co of Delaware (Co-Trustee, compensated at $51,000)
- Louis Wolfson III (Co-Trustee)
- Lynda Wolfson Fadel (Co-Trustee)
- Amita Schultes (Co-Trustee)
- Randi Wolfson (Co-Trustee)
- Alexandra Fadel (Co-Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST CO OF DELAWARE | CO-TRUSTEE | 40 | $56,452 |
| LOUIS WOLFSON III | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNDA WOLSON FADEL | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMITA SCHULTES | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $10,000 |
| RANDI WOLFSON | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $10,000 |
| ALEXANDRA FADEL | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting documentary filmmaking in South Florida through partnership with the Miami Film Festival. Recent initiatives include:
Miami filmmakers share $100K in prize money for making Florida stories -Announcement of funding opportunities for local documentary filmmakers in partnership with the Miami Film Festival
Miami filmmakers share $100K in prize money for making Florida stories -Distribution of $100,000 in prize money to Miami-based filmmakers through "The Louies" awards program, supporting filmmakers creating stories about South Florida
Miami filmmakers share $100K in prize money for making Florida stories -Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 803878 Chicago, IL 60680-3878
Telephone: 312-630-6000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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