Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 87-1800899

Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $57K.

Key facts about Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc

In short: Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc gave $131K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
87-1800899
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$131,134
Grants made (2024)
8
Average grant
$16,392
Median grant
$10,472
Primary geography
Maryland (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$131K

+33.6% YoY

Grant Count

8

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+33.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreBrooklynPikesvilleCincinnatiJacksonOwings Mills

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants2021 8 grants2022 8 grants2023 8 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2023) to $306K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $131K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Kollel M'kadishei Sh'veeie Inc: $48KKollel M'kadishei Sh'veeie Inc$48KBinyan Yisroelinc: $34KBinyan Yisroelinc$34KCongregation Arugas Habosem of Baltimore: $18KCongregation Arugas Habosem ofBaltimore$18KCongregation Ahavas Tzokokah Vchesed Inc: $15KCongregation Ahavas TzokokahVchesed Inc$15KBais Hamedrash & Mesivta of Baltimore: $6KBais Hamedrash & Mesivta ofBaltimore$6KCenter for Innovative Jewish Learning: $6KCenter for Innovative JewishLearning$6KTiferes Golda Inc: $3KTiferes Golda Inc$3KFidelity Charitable - Donor Advised Fund: $2KFidelity Charitable - DonorAdvised Fund$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Kollel M'kadishei Sh'veeie Inc ($48K). Together the top 8 received $131K.

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kollel M'kadishei Sh'veeie Inc Baltimore, MDOperations$47,500
Binyan Yisroelinc Baltimore, MDOperations$34,108
Congregation Arugas Habosem of Baltimore Baltimore, MDOperations$18,000
Congregation Ahavas Tzokokah Vchesed Inc Brooklyn, NYOperations$15,000
Bais Hamedrash & Mesivta of Baltimore Pikesville, MDOperations$5,943
Center for Innovative Jewish Learning Baltimore, MDOperations$5,688
Tiferes Golda Inc Baltimore, MDOperations$2,528
Fidelity Charitable - Donor Advised Fund Cincinnati, OHOperations$2,367

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$77,693$6,321
Revenue$59,466$180,501$265,022
Expenses$137,159$109,129$317,423
Qualifying Distributions$133,955$102,739$311,712
Net Investment Income$56,530$26,044$60,645
Distributable Amount$1,932$6,597$2,947

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc is led by Paul Volosov, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Paul Volosov

    President & Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aaron Gross

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ariel Sadwin

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lois Volosov

    Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zvi Weiss

    Vice President & Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc

How much does Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc gave $131K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 8 grants.

What is Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,472, and its average grant was $16,392, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants).

Does Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants).

Who are Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kollel M'kadishei Sh'veeie Inc ($47,500), Binyan Yisroelinc ($34,108) and Congregation Arugas Habosem of Baltimore ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How much is Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1800899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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