Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc
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.
Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,134
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,392
- +33.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,472
- Primary geography
- Maryland (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2023) to $306K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel M'kadishei Sh'veeie Inc Baltimore, MD | Operations | $47,500 |
| Binyan Yisroelinc Baltimore, MD | Operations | $34,108 |
| Congregation Arugas Habosem of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Operations | $18,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzokokah Vchesed Inc Brooklyn, NY | Operations | $15,000 |
| Bais Hamedrash & Mesivta of Baltimore Pikesville, MD | Operations | $5,943 |
| Center for Innovative Jewish Learning Baltimore, MD | Operations | $5,688 |
| Tiferes Golda Inc Baltimore, MD | Operations | $2,528 |
| Fidelity Charitable - Donor Advised Fund Cincinnati, OH | Operations | $2,367 |
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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 | — | $59,466 | $137,159 | $131,134 | 8 | $133,955 | $56,530 | $1,932 |
| 2023 | $77,693 | $180,501 | $109,129 | $98,190 | 8 | $102,739 | $26,044 | $6,597 |
| 2022 | $6,321 | $265,022 | $317,423 | $306,000 | 8 | $311,712 | $60,645 | $2,947 |
| 2021 | $59,990 | $66,656 | $7,934 | — | — | $7,404 | $540 | $795 |
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Paul & Lois Volosov Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paul-and-lois-volosov-family-foundation-inc-morg_11434e5f9f3c48d58d308dc571f28fc0
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