The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable
The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable is a private foundation, based in Blue Bell, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100. Net investment income was $503.
The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable at a glance
In short: The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable gave $100 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100
- -99.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100
- -96.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $77,135
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Alarm Rescue Squad ($100).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 21% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2025) to $101K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Alarm Rescue Squad Willow Grove, PA | General Support Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,135 | $906 | $115 | $100 | 1 | $100 | $503 | $480 |
| 2024 | $76,344 | $-1,989 | $20,325 | $18,760 | 7 | $18,760 | $789 | $696 |
| 2023 | $103,385 | $130,163 | $75,170 | $75,170 | 4 | $75,170 | $64,894 | $817 |
| 2022 | $111,386 | $1,543 | $6,728 | $6,360 | 4 | $6,360 | $1,543 | $1,979 |
| 2021 | $116,571 | $92,173 | $102,304 | $100,525 | 6 | — | $40,833 | $2,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $480 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Wolfson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Wolfson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable
How much does The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable give each year?
The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable gave $100 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 7 grants.
How large is The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable?
The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable reported $77K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480 (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.
Where does The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable operate?
The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable's EIN?
The Nancy and Richard Wolfson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7716735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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