The Wolman Family Foundation Inc
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc. was a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland, that made grants for cultural, educational, and social services. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation’s assets and operations were transferred to a donor-advised fund under the control of the Baltimore Community Foundation on July 22, 2022. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down; the application information below is from that final filing and should not be treated as current.
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wolman Family Foundation Inc gave $138K across 37 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $137,750
- Grants made (2022)
- 37
- Average grant
- $3,723
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Wolman Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The final filing stated that a letter describing the organization was submitted to Susan A Wolman and that applications could be submitted any time during the year. The filing also stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that awards were primarily given to Maryland-based organizations. These instructions are not current application guidance because the filing is marked final.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan A Wolman
Mailing address: 830 West 40Th Street Unit 551, Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: (410) 828-1835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wolman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Hampden Family Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s 2022 grant data shows that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 1% to New York, 1% to Arkansas, and less than 1% to Minnesota. The filing stated that awards were primarily given to Maryland-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wolman Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2019) to $138K (2022). In 2022 it made 37 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hampden Family Center Baltimore, MD | Social Services | $20,000 |
| Art with a Heart Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Center for Urban Families Inc Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Teach for America Baltimore, MD | Educational | $10,000 |
| Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance Baltimore, MD | Social Services | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland Parkville, MD | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Foundation Baltimore, MD | Educational | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $179,427 | $151,640 | $137,750 | 37 | $140,480 | $171,622 | — |
| 2020 | $955,037 | $97,140 | $132,984 | $128,250 | 40 | — | $93,401 | $77,518 |
| 2019 | $990,881 | $112,536 | $118,915 | $112,188 | 35 | — | $84,604 | $63,355 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2022 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grantmaking for cultural, educational, and social services. Its grants included support for education, arts, social services, and community organizations.
Among the grantees, The Hampden Family Center described its mission as enriching Hampden residents’ lives through education and professional support and encouraging individual growth and community fellowship. Art With A Heart said it provides visual art programs to underserved and disadvantaged people and seeks to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art. The Fund for Educational Excellence described its work as expanding resources and accelerating solutions so children in Baltimore City Public Schools can receive an effective and adequate education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $137,750. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000.
Its largest reported grant was $20,000 to The Hampden Family Center in Baltimore for social services. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Art With A Heart, Center for Urban Families, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Fund for Educational Excellence, Arts for Learning Maryland, and Teach For America; the filing categorized these grants as educational. Southwest Sports and Fitness Alliance received $10,000 for social services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Susan A Wolman as president, Paul Wolman III as vice president, Peter A Wolman as treasurer, and Margot J Wolman as secretary.
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc is led by Susan A. Wolman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Susan A. Wolman
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margot J. Wolman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Wolman III
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter A. Wolman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Wolman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Wolman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc gave $138K across 37 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Wolman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,723, across 37 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wolman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (28 grants) and Halethorpe, MD (2 grants).
Does The Wolman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on The Wolman Family Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (15 grants), "Educational" (13 grants) and "Cultural" (7 grants).
Who are The Wolman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include The Hampden Family Center ($20,000), Art with a Heart ($10,000) and Center for Urban Families Inc ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Wolman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2022 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grantmaking for cultural, educational, and social services. Its grants included support for education, arts, social services, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wolman Family Foundation Inc?
The final filing stated that a letter describing the organization was submitted to Susan A Wolman and that applications could be submitted any time during the year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wolman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wolman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2243028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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