The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc is a private foundation, based in Albion, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $692K.
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc at a glance
In short: The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc gave $116K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,227
- -31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,528
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,606,147
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Propane Power Relief Fund ($50K). Together the top 8 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 $109K (2023) to $169K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Propane Power Relief Fund Delaplane, VA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Edwards Co Comm Unit Sch Dist 1 Albion, IL | Educational | $21,437 |
| Junior Achievement of SW IN Inc Evansville, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Albion Park Albion, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Owasso, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Olney Central College Foundation Olney, IL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Little Prairie Christian Church Albion, IL | Charitable | $3,790 |
| Mt Carmel Area Industrial Developme Mt Carmel, IL | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,606,147 | $710,680 | $139,667 | $116,227 | 8 | $116,227 | $692,147 | $134,568 |
| 2024 | $2,033,874 | $56,749 | $262,565 | $168,904 | 7 | $241,611 | $47,418 | $136,253 |
| 2023 | $2,239,690 | $99,779 | $131,284 | $108,583 | 6 | $108,583 | $83,961 | $131,140 |
| 2022 | $2,271,195 | $111,247 | $169,822 | $142,694 | 6 | $142,694 | $90,457 | $146,193 |
| 2021 | $2,329,770 | $108,928 | $169,425 | $145,889 | 6 | — | $91,942 | $135,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly R. Wolfe
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Wolfe
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison J. Wolfe
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Wolfe
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
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 Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc
How much does The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc give each year?
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc gave $116K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $169K across 7 grants.
What is The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's typical grant size?
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,528, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc give grants?
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's top state is Virginia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (40%) and Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albion, IL (3 grants).
Does The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's largest grantees?
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Propane Power Relief Fund ($50,000), Edwards Co Comm Unit Sch Dist 1 ($21,437) and Junior Achievement of SW IN Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc?
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (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 is The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's EIN?
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6381545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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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