Wolfson Family Foundation Inc
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wayland, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $35,967, including support for charitable organizations in several states.
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wolfson Family Foundation Inc gave $36K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,967
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,116
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $617,472
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (32% 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 Wolfson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 Woodridge Road, Wayland, MA 01778
Phone: (508) 789-1290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wolfson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Church in Austin ($12K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Texas received 32% of grant dollars, Massachusetts 15%, North Carolina 10%, Pennsylvania 10%, and Vermont 9%. The listed 2024 grantees are located in multiple states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wolfson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 (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 $36K (2020) to $57K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church in Austin Austin, TX | General Fund | $11,667 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Brace for Impact Lake Saint Louise, MO | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Kundalini Yoga for Youth Millis, MA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Moses Brown School Providence, RI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| The Dream Program Winooski, VT | General Fund | $2,000 |
| French Pickering Creeks Cons Devault, PA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Jewish Currents Brooklyn, NY | General Fund | $1,900 |
| Mass Audobon Society Lincoln, MA | General Fund | $1,900 |
| Samantha's Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $1,667 |
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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 | $617,472 | $36,975 | $44,876 | $35,967 | 17 | $35,967 | $36,975 | $43,256 |
| 2023 | $625,373 | $15,170 | $61,020 | $48,046 | 17 | $48,046 | $16,464 | $40,920 |
| 2022 | $671,223 | $30,533 | $69,859 | $56,949 | 19 | $56,949 | $17,623 | $51,367 |
| 2021 | $710,549 | $40,258 | $56,080 | $42,572 | 19 | $42,572 | $26,750 | $48,647 |
| 2020 | $726,371 | $-20,523 | $50,727 | $35,509 | 13 | — | — | $43,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wolfson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Dream Program says it empowers children from affordable-housing neighborhoods to recognize their options, make informed decisions, and achieve their dreams. Beloved Asheville describes its work as bringing people together to develop solutions to challenges including racism and systemic inequities, housing and food insecurity, poverty, and healthcare inequalities. Boston Food Forest Coalition says it transforms vacant lots into public edible parks and works to advance equitable access to green space and climate resilience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $35,967. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $11,667, with a median of $1,900. The largest grant was $11,667 to The Church in Austin for its general fund. Other reported grants included $2,000 each to Beloved Asheville, The Dream Program, Kundalini Yoga for Youth, Moses Brown School, French Pickering Creeks Conservation, and several other organizations; $1,900 to Jewish Currents and Mass Audubon Society; and $1,300 to Bennington College. Boston Food Forest Coalition also reports receiving $1,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Wolfson as president; Elizabeth Wolfson and Samuel Wolfson as vice presidents; and Neal Wolfson, Julia Gold, and Dana Wolfson as trustees.
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc is led by James Wolfson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Wolfson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Wolfson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Gold
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal Wolfson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wolfson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Wolfson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Wolfson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Wolfson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc gave $36K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 17 grants.
What is Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,900, and its average grant was $2,116, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wolfson Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Wolfson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and North Carolina (10%).
Does Wolfson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Church in Austin ($11,667), Beloved Asheville ($2,000) and Brace for Impact ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wolfson Family Foundation Inc?
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc reported $617K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 Wolfson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Dream Program says it empowers children from affordable-housing neighborhoods to recognize their options, make informed decisions, and achieve their dreams. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wolfson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wolfson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4963244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wolfson 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
Live grants for the work Wolfson Family Foundation Inc funds
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