The Lone Wolf Trust
The Lone Wolf Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $647K. Net investment income was $666K.
The Lone Wolf Trust at a glance
In short: The Lone Wolf Trust gave $647K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $108K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $647,433
- +59.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $107,906
- +59.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $107,906
- Total assets
- $12,000,766
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lone Wolf Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($180K). Together the top 6 received $647K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 28 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lone Wolf Trust gives
- Giving grew 321% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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
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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2022) to $647K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $647K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Denver, CO | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $179,843 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $179,843 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $179,843 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $35,968 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $35,968 |
| Wolf Mountain Foundation Brighton, CO | To Carry Out the Organizations Exempt Purposes | $35,968 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,000,766 | $781,586 | $777,743 | $647,433 | 6 | $647,433 | $665,576 | $688,601 |
| 2024 | $11,996,923 | $895,581 | $518,936 | $405,573 | 6 | $405,573 | $782,077 | $647,433 |
| 2023 | $11,620,278 | $5,505,386 | $441,146 | $309,323 | 6 | $311,467 | $3,385,040 | $503,680 |
| 2022 | $6,556,038 | $177,503 | $225,474 | $153,936 | 6 | $155,801 | $136,399 | $341,331 |
| 2021 | $6,604,009 | $531,749 | $468,881 | $400,000 | 4 | $401,965 | $462,868 | $383,778 |
| 2020 | $6,541,141 | $174,481 | $463,024 | $400,000 | 4 | — | $111,457 | $350,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lone Wolf Trust reported a distributable amount of $689K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lone Wolf Trust's only listed officer is BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$57K (2022) → $108K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pierce Mangurian (2020–2022) — Former Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $108K, to BNY Mellon Wealth Management (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Lone Wolf Trust
How much does The Lone Wolf Trust give each year?
The Lone Wolf Trust gave $647K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $406K across 6 grants.
What is The Lone Wolf Trust's typical grant size?
The Lone Wolf Trust's median grant in 2025 was $107,906, and its average grant was $107,906, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lone Wolf Trust give grants?
The Lone Wolf Trust's top state is Colorado, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and Illinois (28%).
Who are The Lone Wolf Trust's largest grantees?
The Lone Wolf Trust's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($179,843), Shriners Hospitals for Children ($179,843) and Alzheimers Association ($179,843), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lone Wolf Trust?
The Lone Wolf Trust reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $647K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $689K (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 Lone Wolf Trust's EIN?
The Lone Wolf Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6627989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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