Wolf Kuhn Foundation
The Wolf Kuhn Foundation is a private foundation based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Pennsylvania, including arts, educational, community, and social-service organizations.
Wolf Kuhn Foundation at a glance
In short: Wolf Kuhn Foundation gave $182K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $181,900
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,268
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,541,499
- +13.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wolf Kuhn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Steve Sloan as the contact, says to see attached materials for the form and required materials, and states that there are no deadlines. The filing lists “Central PA - Artistic & Educational” as restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Sloan
Mailing address: 215 Laurel Lane, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 695-8504
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wolf Kuhn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Altoona Symphony ($30K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 93 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The 2023 filing lists Central Pennsylvania in its award restrictions.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wolf Kuhn Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2019) to $183K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Symphony Altoona, PA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| So Alleghenies Altoona, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Borough of Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg, PA | Unrestricted | $15,400 |
| Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council Hollidaysburg, PA | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Bishop Guilfoyle Altoona, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arc of Blair County Altoona, PA | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| St Vincents Depaul Altoona, PA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Under the Domemusic at the Cathedral) Altoona, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Altoona Community Theatre Altoona, PA | Unrestrictedunrestrictedunrestricted | $6,000 |
| Allegheny Cresson Playhouse Theatre Loretto, PA | Unrestrictedunrestrictedunrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,541,499 | $491,689 | $196,062 | $181,900 | 22 | $181,900 | $491,689 | $195,102 |
| 2024 | $2,245,872 | $195,866 | $178,923 | $160,500 | 19 | $160,500 | $195,866 | $175,322 |
| 2023 | $2,228,929 | $131,331 | $199,910 | $183,000 | 17 | $183,000 | $131,181 | $159,927 |
| 2022 | $2,297,508 | $265,287 | $194,592 | $180,790 | 17 | $180,790 | $257,687 | $179,146 |
| 2021 | $2,226,813 | $146,477 | $161,850 | $148,000 | 18 | — | $146,477 | $182,316 |
| 2020 | $2,242,186 | $149,527 | $147,845 | $135,777 | 17 | — | $162,377 | $147,814 |
| 2019 | $2,240,504 | $206,346 | $129,373 | $116,800 | 19 | — | $187,384 | $141,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wolf Kuhn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing lists restrictions on awards as “Central PA - Artistic & Educational.” Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations, a college, a school, a borough, and social-service organizations.
Altoona Community Theatre describes its mission as producing live theatre, offering residents creative opportunities in theatre arts, and fostering appreciation for theatre through community and educational programming. Juniata College describes its tradition as emphasizing peace, simplicity, community, and service, and says it seeks to encourage students’ personal, intellectual, physical, and social growth. Penn-Mont Academy says it provides children with a high standard of education using a Montessori-based curriculum. Blair County Arts Foundation says it serves community cultural needs and presents arts programs through the preservation and operation of the Mishler Theatre.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $181,900. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to Altoona Symphony, $25,000 to SO Alleghenies, $15,400 to the Borough of Hollidaysburg, and $14,000 to Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council. Other grants included $10,000 to Bishop Guilfoyle, $9,500 to Arc of Blair County, and $9,000 to St. Vincents DePaul.
The foundation also gave $6,000 to Altoona Community Theatre, $5,000 each to Juniata College and Penn-Mont Academy, and $3,000 to Blair County Arts Foundation in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald Wolf and Steve Sloan as trustees.
Wolf Kuhn Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sloan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Wolf Kuhn Foundation
How much does Wolf Kuhn Foundation give each year?
Wolf Kuhn Foundation gave $182K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 19 grants.
What is Wolf Kuhn Foundation's typical grant size?
Wolf Kuhn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,268, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wolf Kuhn Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Wolf Kuhn Foundation give grants?
Wolf Kuhn Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Altoona, PA (14 grants), Hollidaysburg, PA (4 grants) and Loretto, PA (2 grants).
Does Wolf Kuhn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Wolf Kuhn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wolf Kuhn Foundation's largest grantees?
Wolf Kuhn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Altoona Symphony ($30,000), So Alleghenies ($25,000) and Borough of Hollidaysburg ($15,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wolf Kuhn Foundation?
Wolf Kuhn Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (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 does Wolf Kuhn Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing lists restrictions on awards as “Central PA - Artistic & Educational.” Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations, a college, a school, a borough, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wolf Kuhn Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wolf Kuhn Foundation's EIN?
Wolf Kuhn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6064237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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