The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation is a private foundation based in Mill Valley, California. It made 11 grants totaling $80,021 in filing year 2024 to charitable organizations in several states.
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation gave $80K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,021
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,275
- +69.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,221
- Total assets
- $1,208,590
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (37% 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 Stanley R Wolfe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 44 Sunrise Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (215) 665-8870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area ($27K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (37%), Pennsylvania (25%), and New York (15%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Massachusetts (7%) and North Carolina (5%). The listed grants also included recipients in New Jersey, Alabama, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $29K (2020) to $80K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $26,800 |
| Germantown Jewish Centre Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Just a Start Cambridge, MA | Unrestristed | $6,000 |
| Carolina Jews for Justice Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Adath Emanu-El Mount Laurel, NJ | Unrestricted | $3,221 |
| Congregation Kol Shofar Belvedere, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher Kennett Square, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,208,590 | $139,239 | $99,667 | $80,021 | 11 | $80,021 | $119,593 | $73,461 |
| 2023 | $1,169,018 | $52,398 | $84,082 | $60,159 | 14 | $60,159 | $27,975 | $72,737 |
| 2022 | $1,200,702 | $132,425 | $92,858 | $73,973 | 18 | $73,973 | $113,540 | $73,261 |
| 2021 | $1,161,135 | $80,389 | $82,549 | $64,039 | 14 | $64,039 | $61,879 | $71,273 |
| 2020 | $1,163,295 | $151,703 | $43,064 | $28,500 | 6 | — | $18,515 | $61,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K 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 included Jewish community organizations, a Jewish justice network, a civil-rights organization, a hunger-relief organization, and organizations serving youth. Carolina Jews for Justice describes its mission as a grassroots network of Jewish residents for a just and compassionate North Carolina. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights, and Camp Dreamcatcher says it provides year-round care to youth impacted by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $80,021. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $26,800, with a median of $3,221. The largest grants were $26,800 to Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area, $18,000 to Germantown Jewish Centre, and $10,000 to Israel Endowment Fund. Other grants included $6,000 to Just A Start, $4,000 to Carolina Jews for Justice, and $2,500 each to Southern Poverty Law Center and No Kid Hungry. The listed 2024 grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Ann Wolfe as president, Eli Stabert Wolfe as secretary, Ari Michael Wolfe as treasurer, and Toby Wolfe Stabert and Lee Wolfe Stabert as members of the board of directors.
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation is led by Jennifer Ann Wolfe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Ann Wolfe
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ari Michael Wolfe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eli Stabert Wolfe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Wolfe Stabert
Member - Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toby Wolfe Stabert
Member - Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
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 Stanley R Wolfe Foundation
How much does The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation give each year?
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation gave $80K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 14 grants.
What is The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,221, and its average grant was $7,275, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation give grants?
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area ($26,800), Germantown Jewish Centre ($18,000) and Israel Endowment Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation?
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included Jewish community organizations, a Jewish justice network, a civil-rights organization, a hunger-relief organization, and organizations serving youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's EIN?
The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2829995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stanley R Wolfe Foundation 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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