Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lynbrook, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations totaling $1,228.
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc gave $1K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $111.636), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,228
- -86.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112
- -88.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $35,152
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and lists Jonathan Wolfsohn as the person to contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Jonathan Wolfsohn
Mailing address: 153 Broadway, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Phone: (516) 887-7380
Email: jonathan@wolfsohn.biz
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kids Need More ($350). Together the top 10 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to recipients in Texas, and 8% to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) 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 $76; repeat grants $132. How we count
Medians: $75 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 304% 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 $1K (2024) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Need More Amityville, NY | Charity | $350 |
| Greenspace Inc New York, NY | Charity | $103 |
| International Rescue Center New York, NY | Charity | $100 |
| Leukemia Rye Brook, NY | Charity | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Charity | $100 |
| Salesian Sisters San Antonio, TX | Charity | $100 |
| Thirteen New York, NY | Charity | $100 |
| Wellspring Health Access Casper, WY | Charity | $100 |
| Wliw Public Point Lookout, NY | Charity | $75 |
| Actors Temple New York, NY | Charity | $50 |
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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 | $35,152 | $464 | $1,228 | $1,228 | 11 | $1,228 | $464 | $404 |
| 2023 | $35,916 | $230 | $8,802 | $8,758 | 9 | $8,758 | $230 | $71 |
| 2022 | $44,488 | $402 | $9,482 | $9,362 | 11 | $9,362 | $402 | $68 |
| 2021 | $53,568 | $35,341 | $10,189 | $10,108 | 12 | $10,108 | $341 | $1,453 |
| 2020 | $28,416 | $397 | $5,479 | $5,479 | 28 | — | $397 | $166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $404 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,228. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $350, with a median grant of $100. Its largest grants included $350 to KIDS NEED MORE, $103 to GREENSPACE INC, and $100 each to INTERNATIONAL RESCUE CENTER, LEUKEMIA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, SALESIAN SISTERS, THIRTEEN, and WELLSPRING HEALTH ACCESS. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “CHARITY.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Wolfsohn as president and Nancy Wolfsohn and Eli Wolfsohn as directors.
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan Wolfsohn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Wolfsohn
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eli Wolfsohn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Wolfsohn
Director
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 Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc
How much does Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc gave $1K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 9 grants.
What is Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $112, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc that year got $76 on average.
Where does Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (8%) and Wyoming (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (11 grants).
Who are Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kids Need More ($350), Greenspace Inc ($103) and International Rescue Center ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc?
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $404 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3291853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wolfsohn Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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