Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf
SHERYL K & BRUCE M WOLF is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting Jewish community and education, museums, healthcare, and arts and cultural programs.
Key facts about Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf
In short: Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf gave $18K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 47-3063070
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,300
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $1,220
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$18K
+11.1% YoY
Grant Count
15
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+26.0% YoY
Is Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several fields. For example, 70 Faces Media says it serves as a digital connection for the Jewish community and provides pathways to knowledge, connection, belonging, and meaning. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History says it works to inspire appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of the natural environment through discovery and learning. Shadyside Hospital Foundation says it raises funds to advance healthcare delivery, medical education, and research for the benefit of UPMC-Presbyterian/Shadyside.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $18,300 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $5,000 to Heinz History Center for general fund support in memory of Bruce M. Wolf. Other listed grants of $1,000 each included 70 Faces Media for general program support, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History for general program support, and Shadyside Hospital Foundation for hospice comfort carts. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Harold Grinspoon Foundation to support PJ Library and Jewish education.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (51%), Massachusetts (27%), New York (11%), New Jersey (5%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $18K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heinz History Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heinz History Center Pittsburgh, PA | General fund support in memory of bruce m. Wolf | $5,000 |
| 70 Faces Media New York, NY | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Am Hayam Cape Cod Havurah Brewster, MA | General Fund Support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Newark, NJ | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Art Dennis, MA | 2024 Spring and Fall Appeal | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Brewster, MA | General Program Support | $1,000 |
| Manchester Bidwell Corporation Pittsburgh, PA | Giving Tuesday Contribution | $1,000 |
| National Pancreas Foundation Bethesda, MA | Support for Research and Education | $1,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Appeal | $1,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundaton Agawam, MA | Support for the pj library to promote jewish education | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants awarded | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,300 | 15 |
| 2023 | $16,465 | 17 |
| 2022 | $15,275 | 40 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheryl K Wolf as president and secretary/treasurer, J Kendal Wolf as vice president, and Oliver J Wolf as vice president.
Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf is led by Sheryl K. Wolf, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheryl K. Wolf
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Kendal Wolf
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oliver J. Wolf
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 250 South Ocean Blvd Apartment Lf, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (412) 683-2695
Frequently asked questions about Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf
How much does Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf give each year?
Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf gave $18K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $16K across 17 grants.
What is Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf's typical grant size?
Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,220, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf that year got $1K on average.
Where does Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf give grants?
Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants) and Brewster, MA (2 grants).
Does Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf's largest grantees?
Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf's largest 2024 grantees include Heinz History Center ($5,000), 70 Faces Media ($1,000) and Am Hayam Cape Cod Havurah ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several fields. For example, 70 Faces Media says it serves as a digital connection for the Jewish community and provides pathways to knowledge, connection, belonging, and meaning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf?
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 Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf's EIN?
Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3063070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sheryl K & Bruce M Wolf accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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