Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd
The ROBERT & SARA WOLF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable, religious, and public charity recipients, including synagogues, a Jewish federation, and organizations working in areas such as dyslexia and health.
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd at a glance
In short: Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $426.154), mostly in Arizona. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,540
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $426
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180
- Total assets
- $83,650
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (66% 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 Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 W Madison St 2075, Chicago, IL 60606-3395
Phone: (480) 488-6985
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Shore Drive Synagogue ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Arizona recipients received 66% of grant dollars and Illinois recipients received 23%. Other reported shares were California, 3%; Wisconsin, 2%; and Maryland, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $140; repeat grants $760. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $800 repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $7K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Drive Synagogue Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Ahavas Torah Synagogue Scottsdale, AZ | Religious | $1,100 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth Tefillah Scottsdale, AZ | Religious | $600 |
| Congregation Shomrei Torah Scottsdale, AZ | Religious | $460 |
| Hadassah Scottsdale, AZ | Religious | $300 |
| Chabad of Coronado Coronado, CA | Religious | $180 |
| Arizona Glass Alliance Scottsdale, AZ | Public Charity | $150 |
| Childrens Brittle Bone Foundation Pleasant Prairie, WI | Charitable | $100 |
| International Dyslexia Association Pikesville, MD | Chaitable | $100 |
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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 | $83,650 | $5,982 | $6,494 | $5,540 | 13 | $5,540 | $5,562 | $4,292 |
| 2023 | $84,162 | $6,813 | $7,594 | $6,670 | 12 | $6,670 | $6,413 | $4,333 |
| 2022 | $84,943 | $7,145 | $5,328 | $4,412 | 11 | $4,412 | $6,745 | $4,632 |
| 2021 | $83,126 | $5,862 | $5,608 | $4,702 | 9 | — | $5,462 | $4,682 |
| 2020 | $82,872 | $5,203 | $4,427 | $3,482 | 4 | — | $4,803 | $4,751 |
| 2019 | $82,096 | $6,407 | $4,324 | $3,409 | 5 | — | $6,007 | $4,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 include support for religious and charitable organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Chabad of Coronado says it promotes religious, educational, social, and cultural activities related to Jewish religion, culture, history, and heritage; the International Dyslexia Association says its mission is to support people with dyslexia and related reading differences and improve their access to tools and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $5,540. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,300, with a median grant of $180.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,300 to Lake Shore Drive Synagogue in Chicago; $1,100 to Ahavas Torah Synagogue in Scottsdale; $1,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix in Scottsdale; and $600 to Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale. Other reported grants included $460 to Congregation Shomrei Torah, $300 to Hadassah, and $180 to Chabad of Coronado. The International Dyslexia Association received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert A. Wolf as president, secretary, and director; Sara J. Wolf as treasurer and director; and Walter March as director.
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd is led by Robert A. Wolf, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Wolf
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara J. Wolf
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter March
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd
How much does Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd give each year?
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 12 grants.
What is Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd's typical grant size?
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $180, and its average grant was $426, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd that year got $140 on average.
Where does Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd give grants?
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd gives mostly in Arizona: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (6 grants).
Does Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (5 grants) and "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd's largest grantees?
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Lake Shore Drive Synagogue ($1,300), Ahavas Torah Synagogue ($1,100) and Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd?
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd reported $84K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing 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 Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd's EIN?
Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3340029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Robert & Sara Wolf Charitable Foundation WSDD Cpas Ltd 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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