Woll-Yellin Family Foundation
The Woll-Yellin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists contributions for religious, charitable, educational, or scientific endeavors, and its reported grants include support for educational institutions, Jewish community organizations, and charitable services.
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Woll-Yellin Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,120,300
- +76.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,366
- +79.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,157,754
- -13.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (7 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% 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 Woll-Yellin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing lists Margo Woll as the contact and says all requests must be submitted in writing with the amount requested, the reason for the request, and an IRS letter ruling showing 501(c)(3) status. Awards must support religious, charitable, educational, or scientific endeavors.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Margo Woll
Mailing address: 3311 Woodview Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Phone: (248) 626-0459
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woll-Yellin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
334 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 327 grants of 334 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants were concentrated in Michigan: 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in that state. New York recipients received 7%, Massachusetts 1%, and California and Wisconsin each 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Woll-Yellin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 61 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 263% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 571% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $205K (2019) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue Beverly Hills, MI | Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity | $600,000 |
| Regents of University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Educ, Scientific, Literature - Charity | $250,000 |
| Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor Detroit, MI | Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity | $100,000 |
| The Tikvah Fund New York, NY | Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity | $12,500 |
| Central Fund of Israel Lincolnwood, NY | Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity | $10,000 |
| Zoa Mi Region West Bloomfield, MI | Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity | $7,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribu New York, NY | Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity | $5,400 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense New York, MI | Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Svc of Metro Detroit Oak Park, MI | Educ, Scientific, Literature - Charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Educ, Scientific, Literature - Charity | $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 | $1,157,754 | $1,047,228 | $1,123,287 | $1,120,300 | 61 | $1,120,300 | $66,294 | $196,184 |
| 2024 | $1,334,028 | $611,437 | $644,881 | $635,000 | 62 | $635,000 | $56,829 | $196,899 |
| 2023 | $1,580,585 | $565,767 | $273,083 | $270,265 | 70 | $270,265 | $56,213 | $166,162 |
| 2022 | $1,452,687 | $108,146 | $310,557 | $308,600 | 67 | $308,600 | $60,327 | $167,811 |
| 2021 | $1,657,239 | $663,241 | $241,469 | $236,000 | 74 | $236,000 | $52,013 | $196,035 |
| 2020 | $1,412,925 | $171,322 | $232,845 | $228,350 | 76 | — | $48,805 | $164,405 |
| 2019 | $1,472,823 | $114,777 | $207,380 | $204,800 | 77 | — | $74,593 | $141,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woll-Yellin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $196K 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 does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 filing says awards must be for religious, charitable, educational, or scientific endeavors. Grant purposes are reported using descriptions including education, scientific work, literacy, and charity.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the types of organizations supported. Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor says it nurtures Jewish children through general and Judaic studies and Hebrew language immersion. Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor describes its work as philanthropic leadership and community-building for a connected Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. Community Housing Network says its mission is to help people live in affordable homes and build thriving communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $1,120,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $600,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards were $600,000 to Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue, $250,000 to Regents of the University of Michigan, and $100,000 to Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor. Other reported grants included $12,500 to The Tikvah Fund, $10,000 to Central Fund of Israel, and $7,500 to ZOA MI Region.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Douglas R. Woll as president and secretary; Margo Y. Woll as treasurer and director; and Monica Woll Rosen as director.
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation is led by Douglas R. Woll, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas R. Woll
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Margo Y. Woll
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Monica Woll Rosen
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samantha H. Woll (2019–2022) — Director
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 Woll-Yellin Family Foundation
How much does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation give each year?
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $635K across 62 grants.
What is Woll-Yellin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $18,366, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Woll-Yellin Family Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation give grants?
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants), New York, MI (3 grants) and Oak Park, MI (3 grants).
Does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Woll-Yellin Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educ, Scientific, Literacy - Charity" (45 grants) and "Educ, Scientific, Literature - Charity" (15 grants).
Who are Woll-Yellin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue ($600,000), Regents of University of Michigan ($250,000) and Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Woll-Yellin Family Foundation?
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 filing says awards must be for religious, charitable, educational, or scientific endeavors. Grant purposes are reported using descriptions including education, scientific work, literacy, and charity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woll-Yellin Family Foundation?
The filing lists Margo Woll as the contact and says all requests must be submitted in writing with the amount requested, the reason for the request, and an IRS letter ruling showing 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Woll-Yellin Family Foundation's EIN?
Woll-Yellin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3869457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Woll-Yellin Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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