The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Michigan. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation at a glance
In short: The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation gave $25K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $24,822
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $2,482
- Median grant
- $750
- Primary geography
- Michigan (82% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the filing’s policy and should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 173 N Harvey St, Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (248) 349-6768
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($14K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 10% to Massachusetts, 4% to Colorado, 2% to California, and 1% to Texas. The listed grants also included recipients in Florida and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Lansing, MI | General Fund | $14,272 |
| Maranatha Bible Conference Muskegon, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Thrive Marlborough, MA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries Kentwood, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| New Horizons Colorado Spring, CO | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends Agoura Hills, CA | General Fund | $500 |
| Christar Richardson, TX | General Fund | $250 |
| Ethnos 360 Sanford, FL | General Fund | $100 |
| Ministry Essentials Wheaton, IL | General Fund | $100 |
| Reach Beyond Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $670 | $32,332 | $24,822 | 10 | $80 | $884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $884 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission. Its 2020 grants were designated for general funds of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Joni and Friends says its mission is to glorify God by communicating the gospel and mobilizing the global church to evangelize, disciple, and serve people living with disabilities. Ministry Essentials says it offers proactive soul care to global workers, national Christian leaders, and third-culture kids.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $24,822. Grants ranged from $100 to $14,272, with a median grant of $750. The largest grants were $14,272 to National Christian Foundation, $5,000 to Maranatha Bible Conference, and $2,500 to Thrive. Other grants included $1,000 each to Crossroads Prison Ministries and New Horizons, and $500 to Joni and Friends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Colleen M. Wolford as president, Paul H. Johnson as vice president, and Drew M. Wolford as secretary.
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation is led by Colleen M. Wolford, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Colleen M. Wolford
President
New on the 2020 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew M. Wolford
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul H. Johnson
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation
How much does The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation give each year?
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation gave $25K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation's typical grant size?
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $750, and its average grant was $2,482, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation give grants?
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (10%).
Does The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation's largest grantees?
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($14,272), Maranatha Bible Conference ($5,000) and Thrive ($2,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission. Its 2020 grants were designated for general funds of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation?
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $884 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation's EIN?
The Drew and Colleen Wolford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0305451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Drew and Colleen Wolford 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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