The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick is a private foundation based in Sunrise, Florida. In 2025, it gave $43,000 through 10 grants to charitable and educational organizations, including organizations in Florida, New York, California, Colorado, and Massachusetts.
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick at a glance
In short: The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick gave $43K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $4,300
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $105,152
- -30.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its donations are pre-selected.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1551 Sawgrass Corp Pkwy Ste 410, Sunrise, FL 33323
Phone: (954) 889-0075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Akshaya Patra Foundation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (37%), New York (21%), and California (21%). Colorado and Massachusetts each received 8% of grant dollars. The listed 2025 recipients also included an organization in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- Giving grew 110% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 540% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Patra Foundation Fremont, CA | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Ft Lauderdale, FL | Educational | $9,000 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| JCS Kosher Food Bank North Miami, FL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,500 |
| National Yiddish Book Center Amhert, MA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Shirah Hadassah Pembroke Pines, FL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled War New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| B'nai B'rith Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,152 | $15,868 | $62,015 | $43,000 | 10 | $43,000 | $7,963 |
| 2024 | $151,079 | $10,727 | $34,481 | — | — | — | $20,470 |
| 2023 | $162,738 | $14,466 | $47,535 | $12,000 | 5 | $12,000 | $21,001 |
| 2022 | $187,504 | $21,975 | $47,536 | $20,500 | 14 | $20,500 | $12,968 |
| 2021 | $208,755 | $22,705 | $53,062 | $7,000 | 7 | — | $12,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for a university, a kosher food bank, a healthcare institution, and organizations focused on Jewish and Yiddish culture, among other recipients. These are descriptions of grantee organizations, not stated priorities of the foundation. For example, Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as delivering academic programs and fostering academic excellence, leadership, integrity, and scientific, economic, and community contributions. National Jewish Health says it works to heal, discover, and educate through patient care, research, and professional training. The National Yiddish Book Center says it works to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $43,000 in 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $9,000, with a median grant of $3,500. Its largest grants were $9,000 to Akshaya Patra Foundation and $9,000 to Nova Southeastern University. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Yeshiva University and $3,500 each to JCS Kosher Food Bank, National Jewish Health, National Yiddish Book Center, and Shirah Hadassah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janet Amy Wollowick, Sandra Lowe, and Daniel McLaughlin as directors.
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Amy Wollowick
Director
On filings since 2021
$18K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Sandra Lowe
Director
On filings since 2021
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Daniel McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2022
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeffrey Stein (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: John A. Ruddy (2021) — Director
- Former: Rhoda Stein (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Sandra Lowe (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick
How much does The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick give each year?
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick gave $43K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's typical grant size?
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick give grants?
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's largest grantees?
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's largest 2025 grantees include Akshaya Patra Foundation ($9,000), Nova Southeastern University ($9,000) and Yeshiva University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick?
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick reported $105K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, a kosher food bank, a healthcare institution, and organizations focused on Jewish and Yiddish culture, among other recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its donations are pre-selected. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's EIN?
The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2371537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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