The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida.
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin at a glance
In short: The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin gave $466K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $465,511
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,094
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,676,665
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% 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 Jacqueline Wolgin
- 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: 3226 Nw 65 Street, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (561) 995-5647
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($367K). Together the top 10 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 104 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Florida received 97% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 2%, and those in Illinois received 1%; Pennsylvania and New Jersey each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
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. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. 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 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 $350K (2020) to $466K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $466K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $5,676,665 | $630,212 | $578,394 | $465,511 | 16 | $465,511 | $308,205 | $391,611 |
| 2023 | $5,496,199 | $1,280,498 | $559,782 | $451,411 | 23 | $451,411 | $939,317 | $410,176 |
| 2022 | $5,236,517 | $503,375 | $550,822 | $462,750 | 26 | $462,750 | $178,128 | $426,435 |
| 2021 | $5,241,344 | $380,743 | $492,152 | $400,103 | 23 | $400,103 | $60,960 | $439,701 |
| 2020 | $5,333,166 | $822,188 | $425,298 | $350,487 | 16 | — | $508,997 | $360,796 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a Jewish community organization, a public-health-system foundation, and organizations working in animal rescue, food security, and family support.
The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its mission as strengthening Jewish identity, energizing the relationship with Israel, and meeting human needs that are uniquely the Jewish community’s obligation. Jackson Health Foundation says it raises funds to support Jackson Health System’s care for Miami-Dade County residents. Animal Rescue Corps describes its work as ending animal suffering through direct action, including rescuing animals affected by abuse and natural disasters. Palm Beach County Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and improve food security in the county.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $465,511. Grant amounts ranged from $109 to $367,200, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest awards were $367,200 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, $75,000 to Jackson Health Foundation, and $6,000 to Animal Rescue Corps. Other listed grants included $4,697 to Temple Beth El, $2,500 each to Friends of Israeli Fund and J Give Friend, and $1,500 to Best Foot Forward.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacqueline Wolgin as secretary and Rachelle Wolgin as president.
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin is led by Rachelle Wolgin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachelle Wolgin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Wolgin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Jacqueline Wolgin
How much does The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin give each year?
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin gave $466K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $451K across 23 grants.
What is The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin's typical grant size?
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $29,094, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin give grants?
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin's largest grantees?
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($367,200), Jackson Health Foundation ($75,000) and Animal Rescue Corps ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin?
The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $466K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a Jewish community organization, a public-health-system foundation, and organizations working in animal rescue, food security, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin?
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 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.
Does The Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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