The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin

Foundation · Grantmaker Boca Raton, FL EIN: 65-0556029

The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 1994 and based in Boca Raton, Florida. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic support in specific sectors.

Key facts about The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin

EIN: 65-0556029
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $465,511
Grants made (2024): 16
Average grant: $29,094
Median grant: $1,000
New grantees (estimate): 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024)
Total assets: $5,676,665
Primary geography: Florida (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin's 16 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants). None of its 16 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Exempt Purpose of Recipient Organization" (16 grants).

Is The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $32K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.

69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$466K

+3.1% YoY

Grant Count

-30.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

+48.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin reported a distributable amount of $392K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary giving focuses on:

Jewish organizations
Higher education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and operates within the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $451K (97%)

District of Columbia $9K (2%)

Illinois $3K (1%)

Pennsylvania $2K (0%)

New Jersey $750 (0%)

All other $371 (0%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Florida Illinois Indiana New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Cities

Boca RatonMiamiWest Palm BeachNew YorkDanvillePhiladelphiaChicagoLake WorthSunriseWashingtonSebastianSkokieW CaldwellBoynton BeachFt LauderdaleTampaCarmelCincinnatiCoral GablesFort Washington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,676,665	$5,496,199	$5,236,517
Revenue	$630,212	$1,280,498	$503,375
Expenses	$578,394	$559,782	$550,822
Qualifying Distributions	$465,511	$451,411	$462,750
Net Investment Income	$308,205	$939,317	$178,128
Distributable Amount	$391,611	$410,176	$426,435

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

104 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($367,200), Jackson Health Foundation ($75,000), Animal Rescue Corps ($6,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Boca Raton, FL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$367,200
JACKSON HEALTH FOUNDATION Miami, FL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$75,000
ANIMAL RESCUE CORPS Washington, DC	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$6,000
TEMPLE BETH EL Boca Raton, FL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$4,697
FRIENDS OF ISRAELI FUND Washington, DC	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$2,500
J GIVE FRIEND Chicago, IL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$2,500
BEST FOOT FORWARD Boca Raton, FL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$1,500
HALO NO KILL RESCUE Sebastian, FL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$1,000
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK Lake Worth, FL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$1,000
PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE West Palm Beach, FL	FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jacqueline Wolgin	Secretary	1	—
Rachelle Wolgin	President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Jewish organizations • Higher education

How do I apply for a grant from The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin?

**Annual Giving:** The foundation reported total giving of $451,411, positioning it among the active grantmakers in the Boca Raton area. **Foundation Type:** Private independent foundation required to file IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin make grants?

The foundation is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and operates within the United States.

What size grants does The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin award?

In 2024, The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin awarded 16 grants totaling $466K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin reported a distributable amount of $392K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin's EIN?

The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0556029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.