Private foundation · EIN 22-2509486 · Lincoln, Massachusetts

The Wolf Family Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $126K total, median $6,000. 36% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Restriction to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$126K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in MA
36%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

In writing, specifying they are a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contact: Julie a Wolf, 234 Tower Road, Lincoln, Ma, 7812575272 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Restriction to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
NeadsPrinceton, MACharitable operations$27K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCCharitable operations$18K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CACharitable operations$15K
Heart of Los Angeles Youth IncLos Angeles, CACharitable operations$12K
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CACharitable operations$10K
Horological Society of New YorkNew York, NYCharitable operations$10K
Bennett Automotive FoundationRutland, MACharitable operations$7,000
American Clock and Watch Museum IncBristol, CTCharitable operations$5,000
Helene Fuld College of NursingNew York, NYCharitable operations$5,000
Massachusetts General HospitalWorcester, MACharitable operations$5,000
National Brain Tumor SocietyWatertown, MACharitable operations$5,000
Shalom Institute Camp and Conference CenterWestlake Village, CACharitable operations$5,000
Shriners Childrens BostonBostom, MACharitable operations$1,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable operations$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 5 · California 4 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2 · Connecticut 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Wolf Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Wolf Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Wolf Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $126K across 14 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does The Wolf Family Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), California (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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