Wolnitzek Family Foundation
Wolnitzek Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Erlanger, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $891K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $34K.
Wolnitzek Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wolnitzek Family Foundation gave $51K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,399
- +44.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,711
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,133
- Total assets
- $891,211
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wolnitzek Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Supporting Heros ($15K). Together the top 7 received $43K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,266), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wolnitzek Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 157% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. 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 (2020) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Heros Louisville, KY | Supporting Military Families | $15,000 |
| CASA (Kentoncampbell) Covington, KY | Support Abused/Neglected Kids | $8,000 |
| Acue Covington, KY | Education | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Park Hills, KY | Tuition Assistance | $4,133 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,266 |
| Alzheimer's Association Cincinnati, OH | Research | $4,000 |
| Square One Community Dubois, PA | Support of People in Emergencies | $4,000 |
| Holy Cross Elementary Latonia, KY | Textbooks & Education | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $891,211 | $52,870 | $57,058 | $51,399 | 9 | $51,999 | $34,219 | $39,655 |
| 2023 | $895,399 | $194,591 | $39,191 | $35,500 | 7 | $35,500 | $11,666 | $35,377 |
| 2022 | $739,999 | $193,717 | $25,355 | $19,500 | 4 | $19,500 | $6,279 | $30,876 |
| 2021 | $571,637 | $187,743 | $23,874 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,000 | $19,142 | $20,549 |
| 2020 | $407,768 | $209,824 | $2,056 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $3,691 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wolnitzek Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wolnitzek Family Foundation is led by Casey Wolnitzek, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Casey Wolnitzek
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Carly Wolnitzek
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Connor Wolnitzek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: F. Casey Wolnitzek (2020–2023) — President
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 Wolnitzek Family Foundation
How much does Wolnitzek Family Foundation give each year?
Wolnitzek Family Foundation gave $51K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 7 grants.
What is Wolnitzek Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wolnitzek Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,133, and its average grant was $5,711, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wolnitzek Family Foundation give grants?
Wolnitzek Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (8%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (2 grants).
Does Wolnitzek Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Wolnitzek Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are Wolnitzek Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wolnitzek Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Supporting Heros ($15,000), CASA (Kentoncampbell) ($8,000) and Acue ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,266), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wolnitzek Family Foundation?
Wolnitzek Family Foundation reported $891K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wolnitzek Family Foundation's EIN?
Wolnitzek Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4050991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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