Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Based in Colorado are eligible

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](http://www.themelvinandelainewolffoundation.org/submission-process)._

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Due to the high volume of requests, LOI’s received after October 31st 2025 will not be considered for this funding cycle unless you have met directly with a foundation officer._

Overview

_If you are reaching out as a first time applicant, please be advised that we currently have a 3 year wait list and are unfortunately unable to collaborate with new applicants at this time. If you have not previously submitted a Letter of Intent, but would like to work together, please check back in with us to do so in October 2026!_

_If you have previously been approved to apply for a grant with us please reach out to us by October 31st with your LOI to determine if you are eligible for funding this year.

_If you are invited to submit a grant for this funding cycle, please note that grants must be received by no later than January 1st 2026._

The Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation began in Colorado and supports the state through funding commitments to its non-profit community.

Rooted in Education

The Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation is rooted in the belief that opening children to the possibilities of wonder, enjoyment and enlightenment through learning and observation allows them to live more productively. This is reflected in the Foundation's funding support of organizations and projects that involve the whole child, particularly in art and education experiences.

Advancing Quality of Life

Through its grant support, The Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation also seeks to provide adults with the opportunity to move beyond their environment by funding programs that include health, medical, housing, shelter, food and arts in the community.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • Nonprofits based in Colorado are eligible.

What Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
33
Total given
$367K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$540–$50K
  • By dollars: Colorado 99%, North Carolina 1%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Boulder, CO; Aurora, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc · Denver, CO

    Building the mushroom farm at the JFS Altius campus in Denver

    $50K

  • Denver Museum of Nature and Science · Denver, CO

    Bus Fuel Fund

    $23K

  • Mountain States Children's Home · Longmont, CO

    Improvements and replacements

    $20K

  • National Jewish Health · Denver, CO

    To support remaining funds needed for the after-school reading intervention program

    $18K

  • Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Denver, CO

    Be beautiful be yourself dance program

    $18K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Foundation

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