Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation
The Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including humanitarian response, anti-hate efforts, nature education, animal welfare, and health and social services.
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation at a glance
In short: Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation gave $142K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $141,750
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,906
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,889,533
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 Sunrise Avenue 209, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (212) 517-7171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holistic Health Community (HHC) ($20K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 140 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (57%), the District of Columbia (11%), Florida (11%), Connecticut (11%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2023) to $188K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holistic Health Community (HHC) Stone Ridge, NY | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Alliance 180 Saratoga Springs, NY | Program Support | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Compassion Prison Project Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge Freeport, FL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation Cos Cob, CT | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Wild Earth Wilderness School High Falls, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| UJA-JCC Greenwich Greenwich, CT | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,889,533 | $164,401 | $284,416 | $141,750 | 24 | $218,141 | $119,299 | $161,990 |
| 2023 | $3,051,503 | $191,037 | $255,836 | $109,000 | 16 | $195,090 | $148,947 | $157,149 |
| 2022 | $3,116,302 | $31,631 | $341,059 | $188,450 | 27 | $319,524 | $82,198 | $172,064 |
| 2021 | $3,434,582 | $162,742 | $352,800 | $183,550 | 33 | $303,897 | $113,839 | $202,708 |
| 2020 | $3,589,681 | $639,906 | $305,576 | $157,150 | 40 | — | $70,938 | $185,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. The Anti-Defamation League says its mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. Wild Earth Wilderness School describes its work as leading nature-immersion experiences for New York youth.
Other 2024 grantees include Compassion Prison Project, which says it works to transform prisons and communities through compassionate action, with a focus on childhood trauma; Alaqua Animal Refuge, which says it provides shelter, safety, and second chances to animals in need; and PEF Israel Endowment Funds, whose stated purposes include supporting people in need and institutions in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $141,750. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $20,000 to Holistic Health Community and $15,000 to Alliance 180, both for program support. Other notable grants, also for program support, were $10,000 each to World Central Kitchen, the Anti-Defamation League, Compassion Prison Project, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Greenwich Hospital Foundation, and Wild Earth Wilderness School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Hirsch as president and treasurer; Richard L. Hirsch as chairman; Alan R. Hayes as trustee; Susan Hartley Moss as secretary; and Wendy Wolosoff-Hayes as vice president.
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation is led by Adam Hirsch, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Hirsch
President & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Richard L. Hirsch
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Alan R. Hayes
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Wendy Wolosoff-Hayes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $24K (2024)
Susan Hartley Moss
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Hirsch (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Wendy Wolosoff-Hayes (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation
How much does Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation give each year?
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation gave $142K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $109K across 16 grants.
What is Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation's typical grant size?
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,906, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation give grants?
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (24 grants).
Who are Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation's largest grantees?
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Holistic Health Community (HHC) ($20,000), Alliance 180 ($15,000) and World Central Kitchen Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation?
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation?
The foundation 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 Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation's EIN?
Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1493447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Morty & Gloria Wolosoff Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morty-and-gloria-wolosoff-foundation-morg_d0927d61c8f348f2babf42a6811ffc7d
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