The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $127K. Net investment income was $240K.
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation gave $127K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $127,350
- -10.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,150
- -10.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,177,507
- +7.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was JCC of Pittsburgh ($60K). Together the top 9 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2023) to $230K (2021). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCC of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Shady Side Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Library Memorial Hall and General Support | $26,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sibley Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $250 |
| Jewish Family Services Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $250 |
| Lung Cancer Foundation of America Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $250 |
| Homeless Children Fund Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,177,507 | $392,893 | $141,389 | $127,350 | 9 | $127,350 | $239,542 | $133,046 |
| 2025 | $2,034,281 | $407,590 | $163,898 | $141,750 | 9 | $141,750 | $253,180 | $118,673 |
| 2024 | $1,892,135 | $608,028 | $150,578 | $145,250 | 6 | $145,250 | $452,675 | $99,074 |
| 2023 | $1,528,708 | $28,435 | $73,504 | $67,000 | 8 | $68,918 | $33,072 | $96,077 |
| 2022 | $1,573,777 | $363,091 | $136,776 | $125,000 | 3 | $126,784 | $76,446 | $105,487 |
| 2021 | $1,534,596 | $621,902 | $235,971 | $230,000 | 3 | — | $349,274 | $85,071 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation is led by James H. Wolf, Chairman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James H. Wolf
Chairman, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Wolf
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David F. Wolf
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy H. Wolf
Vice Chair, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation
How much does The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation give each year?
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation gave $127K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $142K across 9 grants.
What is The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $14,150, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation give grants?
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (5 grants).
Does The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include JCC of Pittsburgh ($60,000), Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh ($35,000) and Shady Side Academy ($26,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation?
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (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 is The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation's EIN?
The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2630773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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