The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family
The Sidney & Deanna Wolk Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Medford, Massachusetts, that supports organizations working in areas including social services, elder care, and education. Sidney and Deanna Wolk are lifelong Massachusetts residents; Sidney founded Cross Country Motor Club in 1972, and the organization is now known as the Cross Country Group.
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family at a glance
In short: The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family gave $1.5M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Massachusetts. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,476,135
- -72.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,438
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $35,261,189
- +67.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (90% 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 Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Rivers Edge Drive, Medford, MA 02155
Phone: (781) 396-3700
Website: https://wolkfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Boston Food Bank ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 102 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 5% to Florida, 3% to Maryland, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $134K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 46% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $5.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | General | $1,000,000 |
| CJP Boston, MA | General | $150,000 |
| Yatc Deerfield Beach, FL | General | $75,000 |
| 3LPLACE Somerville, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Impactisrael Bethesda, MD | General | $50,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | General | $30,000 |
| Boston Latin School Association Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Temple Emunah Lexington, MA | General | $25,000 |
| The Carrol Center for the Blind Newton, MA | General | $25,000 |
| The Horatio Alger Association Alexandria, VA | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $35,261,189 | $15,776,132 | $1,557,906 | $1,476,135 | 14 | $1,484,197 | $1,088,989 | $3,208,331 |
| 2023 | $21,042,963 | $4,587,356 | $5,446,211 | $5,426,449 | 30 | $5,431,092 | $3,144,002 | $2,461,224 |
| 2022 | $22,087,706 | $363,017 | $1,869,135 | $1,849,900 | 17 | $1,850,400 | $435,790 | $2,287,601 |
| 2021 | $23,573,824 | $2,656,843 | $2,910,764 | $2,893,189 | 20 | $2,899,127 | $399,784 | $2,506,222 |
| 2020 | $22,464,403 | $5,573,448 | $1,266,106 | $1,253,090 | 21 | — | $373,772 | $1,685,106 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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 does not state a specific mission in the available information. It says it supports a range of organizations, including those involved in social services, elder care, and education.
Examples of grantees illustrate the work of organizations it supports. The Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. Boston Medical Center says its mission is to provide accessible health services to people in need, regardless of status or ability to pay. Boston Latin School Association says it supports the school’s mission and excellence and raises funds for related activities. ImpactIsrael says it supports programs and educational initiatives at Yemin Orde Youth Village and The Village Way in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,476,135. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants included $1,000,000 to Greater Boston Food Bank, $150,000 to CJP, $75,000 to YATC, $50,000 each to 3LPlace and ImpactIsrael, and $30,000 to Boston Medical Center. Other listed recipients included Boston Latin School Association, Temple Emunah, The Carroll Center for the Blind, The Horatio Alger Association, and John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club. Greater Boston Food Bank also reported receiving a separate $5,000 grant in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deanna S. Wolk, Howard L. Wolk, and Robin A. Wolk as trustees.
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deanna S. Wolk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard L. Wolk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin A. Wolk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sidney D. Wolk (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family
How much does The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family give each year?
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family gave $1.5M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.4M across 30 grants.
What is The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's typical grant size?
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $105,438, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family give grants?
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants), Deerfield Beach, FL (2 grants), Newton, MA (2 grants) and Lexington, MA (2 grants).
Does The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's largest grantees?
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Boston Food Bank ($1,005,000 across 2 grants), CJP ($150,000) and Yatc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family?
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family reported $35.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (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 Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family fund?
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the available information. It says it supports a range of organizations, including those involved in social services, elder care, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's EIN?
The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4203929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sidney and Deanna Wolk Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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