Wolff Family Foundation
The Wolff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, established in November 1988. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting educational, civic, religious, and health-related initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-25.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$726K
+366.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+318.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Health care
- Civic and religious organizations
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,799,060
- Total revenues: $103,381
- Total expenses: $727,428
- Investment income and dividends: $105,324
- Total liabilities: $3,440
Staffing:
- 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,799,060 | $2,420,773 | $2,482,173 |
| Revenue | $103,381 | $73,095 | $-86,616 |
| Expenses | $727,428 | $160,028 | $176,684 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $726,408 | $155,578 | $171,423 |
| Net Investment Income | $105,324 | $73,095 | $80,967 |
| Distributable Amount | $171,584 | $171,261 | $177,214 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID S WOLFF | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID L LANE | VP | 1 | — |
| DAVID V GAFFNEY | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MARY C WOLFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN W DORROS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH W ROGERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD J BRAEMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business, which is ranked #1 in the nation for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs. The center was founded in 1991 and has received significant support from the Wolff family for its educational mission.
Transformative Team for Houston: Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Family FoundationRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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