The Edwin & Shirley Woldar
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar is a private foundation based in Roslyn, New York. The Woldar Family Foundation says it was established to create a family legacy of giving and supports selected charities, with an emphasis on children, medical research, education, and care for people in need.
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar at a glance
In short: The Edwin & Shirley Woldar gave $82K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,170
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,109
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,518
- Total assets
- $1,838,023
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 The Edwin & Shirley Woldar
- 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.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and **does not accept unsolicited requests**. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 326 National Ct, Roslyn, NY 11576
Phone: (516) 921-1782
Website: https://www.woldarfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edwin & Shirley Woldar funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chai Lifeline ($20K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 15% to recipients in Georgia. The foundation’s website also lists projects in Israel. These records show grants to organizations in those places; they do not establish a broader geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Edwin & Shirley Woldar open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $629 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Unrestricted Ill Jewish Children Support Related Operating Grant | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Cancer Research Related Support Grant | $10,965 |
| Woodbury Jewish Center Woodbury, NY | Edwin & shirley woldar scholar in residence program support grant | $10,346 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forc New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Israeli Military Veterans. | $10,000 |
| Gurwin Jewish Health Foundation Commack, NY | Unrestricted grant to support quality health care, services and programs for frail, elderly and younger disabled adults | $9,000 |
| Pat Covelli Foundation Woodbury, NY | Grant for support of various public-health oriented public charities | $4,300 |
| Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center Glen Cove, NY | Unrestricted grant related to teaching holocaust history through education and community outreach | $4,010 |
| Community Mainstreaming Associates Garden City, NY | Unrestricted Intellectual and Developmental Disability Related Grant | $3,600 |
| Mac Angels Foundation Larchmont, NY | Unresticted ALS Research Support Related Grant | $2,675 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Woodbury, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Pancreatic Cancer Research | $2,020 |
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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 | $1,838,023 | $397,114 | $242,583 | $82,170 | 20 | $144,382 | $298,583 | $152,816 |
| 2023 | $1,684,110 | $92,888 | $221,549 | $68,561 | 19 | $153,494 | $33,708 | $133,671 |
| 2022 | $1,807,171 | $239,219 | $371,686 | $77,188 | 19 | $303,517 | $171,050 | $138,674 |
| 2021 | $1,932,160 | $128,573 | $275,927 | $78,015 | 20 | $210,786 | $63,432 | $154,286 |
| 2020 | $2,079,495 | $48,785 | $175,235 | $45,620 | 12 | — | $28,643 | $128,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edwin & Shirley Woldar reported a distributable amount of $153K 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
The foundation says it aims to improve people’s lives and support the Jewish ideal of tzedukah. Its stated funding emphases include helping children, medical research, educational institutions, and care for people who are less fortunate. The website also identifies scholarships for students with limited means as a foundation activity.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Chai Lifeline describes its work as providing practical, social, emotional, and financial assistance to children and families facing illness, crisis, or loss. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Community Mainstreaming Associates describes opportunities it offers for people with disabilities to pursue work, social, educational, and recreational activities. MAC Angels says it funds programs intended to improve the survivorship and quality of life of people and families affected by ALS.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $82,170 through 20 grants. Grants ranged from $25 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,518.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $20,000 to Chai Lifeline for support related to ill Jewish children; $10,965 to the American Cancer Society for cancer-research-related support; $10,346 to Woodbury Jewish Center for the Edwin & Shirley Woldar Scholar in Residence Program; $10,000 to Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces in support of Israeli military veterans; and $9,000 to Gurwin Jewish Health Foundation for care, services, and programs for frail older adults and younger adults with disabilities. Other listed grants included $4,010 to Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center for Holocaust-history education and community outreach, $3,600 to Community Mainstreaming Associates for disability-related support, and $2,020 to Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research.
The foundation’s website lists established funds for the Edwin & Shirley Woldar Scholar in Residence Program at Woodbury Jewish Center and the Edwin & Shirley Woldar Business School Scholarship Fund at Emory University, among others. It also lists project grants, including support for facilities at organizations in Israel and New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Woldar as president and Jay Woldar as secretary/treasurer. It lists Cindy Woldar, Kara Woldar, Daniel Woldar, Ariel Woldar, Jeffrey Woldar, Lauren Woldar, Alyssa Woldar, and Nicole Woldar as directors.
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar is led by Paul Woldar, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Woldar
President
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Alyssa Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Woldar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Woldar
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $60K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Paul Woldar (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edwin & Shirley Woldar
How much does The Edwin & Shirley Woldar give each year?
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar gave $82K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 19 grants.
What is The Edwin & Shirley Woldar's typical grant size?
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar's median grant in 2024 was $1,518, and its average grant was $4,109, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edwin & Shirley Woldar that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Edwin & Shirley Woldar give grants?
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Woodbury, NY (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Edwin & Shirley Woldar give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Edwin & Shirley Woldar's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edwin & Shirley Woldar's largest grantees?
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar's largest 2024 grantees include Chai Lifeline ($20,000), American Cancer Society ($10,965) and Woodbury Jewish Center ($10,346), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edwin & Shirley Woldar?
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Edwin & Shirley Woldar fund?
The foundation says it aims to improve people’s lives and support the Jewish ideal of *tzedukah*. Its stated funding emphases include helping children, medical research, educational institutions, and care for people who are less fortunate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edwin & Shirley Woldar?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is The Edwin & Shirley Woldar's EIN?
The Edwin & Shirley Woldar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3819532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Edwin & Shirley Woldar 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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