Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation
The Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation is a private foundation based in Newbury, New Hampshire. Its 2026 filing reports 44 grants totaling $79,138 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in healthcare, education, Jewish religious life, arts and crafts, and environmental conservation.
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation at a glance
In short: Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation gave $79K across 44 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New Hampshire. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $79,138
- +91.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 44
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,799
- +91.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $656,034
- +11.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 44, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (54% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 88, Newbury, NH 03255
Phone: (603) 526-6997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Dana Farber Cancer Institutethe Jimmy Fund ($13K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 199 grants of 199 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire and 36% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining shares went to New York (7%), Vermont (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 44 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $164; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $575 repeat.
- 66% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 229% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 231% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $79K (2026). In 2026 it made 44 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institutethe Jimmy Fund Boston, MA | Medical | $13,350 |
| The New London Hospital Association Inc Lebanon, NH | Medical | $10,800 |
| Newbury Public Library Newbury, NH | Open access to resources and services to support learning | $10,000 |
| League of NH Craftsman Concord, NH | Advance and Cultivate Excellence in Fine Craft | $8,475 |
| Cambridge School of Weston Weston, MA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Russell Sage College Troy, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley Hills, MA | Preserving Jewish Traditions and Religion | $3,365 |
| Temple Beth Jacob Concord, NH | Preserving Jewish Traditions and Religion | $3,108 |
| Prouty Project Lebanon, NH | Medical & Healthcare | $2,750 |
| 2 Life Communities Brighton, MA | Affordable Living Quarters for Seniors | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $656,034 | $154,702 | $85,914 | $79,138 | 44 | $79,860 | $148,648 | $34,609 |
| 2025 | $587,246 | $40,128 | $50,163 | $41,444 | 44 | $42,325 | $33,449 | $32,839 |
| 2024 | $597,281 | $76,012 | $41,341 | $32,609 | 44 | $33,234 | $69,024 | $29,993 |
| 2023 | $562,610 | $33,583 | $31,321 | $24,075 | 35 | $24,700 | $55,445 | $28,590 |
| 2022 | $560,348 | $5,065 | $67,836 | $56,426 | 32 | $56,926 | $968 | $32,222 |
| 2021 | $603,340 | $238,908 | $76,531 | $74,504 | 34 | — | $237,511 | $29,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, the New London Hospital Association says its mission is to improve regional wellbeing by providing high-quality healthcare, while Russell Sage College describes its mission as cultivating and transforming students in a nurturing, challenging educational environment. The Lake Sunapee Protective Association says it works to preserve and enhance the region’s environment; Temple Beth Elohim and Temple Beth Jacob received grants for preserving Jewish traditions and religion.
Other 2026 recipients include the Montshire Museum of Science, whose mission is to empower lifelong learning through engagement with science, and the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, which says it works to preserve the region’s rural character through land conservation and stewardship.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $79,138. Grants ranged from $50 to $13,350, with a median grant of $300.
Among the largest 2026 grants were $13,350 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund for medical purposes; $10,800 to the New London Hospital Association for medical purposes; $10,000 to Newbury Public Library to support access to learning resources and services; and $8,475 to the League of NH Craftsmen to advance and cultivate excellence in fine craft. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Cambridge School of Weston for educational purposes, $5,000 to Russell Sage College for educational purposes, and $3,365 to Temple Beth Elohim for preserving Jewish traditions and religion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Daniel H Wolf and Ann Louise Wolf as trustees.
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ann Louise Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel H. Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation
How much does Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation give each year?
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation gave $79K across 44 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $41K across 44 grants.
What is Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's typical grant size?
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $300, and its average grant was $1,799, across 44 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation that year got $164 on average.
Where does Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation give grants?
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (36%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Lebanon, NH (5 grants), Concord, NH (4 grants) and Newbury, NH (3 grants).
Does Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's largest grantees?
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Dana Farber Cancer Institutethe Jimmy Fund ($13,350), The New London Hospital Association Inc ($10,800) and Newbury Public Library ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation?
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation reported $656K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's EIN?
Natalie W & Leo E Wolf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6051056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Natalie W & Leo E Wolf 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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