Private foundation · EIN 22-3819532 · Roslyn, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edwin & Shirley Woldar Family Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $82K total, median $1,518. 90% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$82K
Median grant
$1,518
Stays in NY
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chai LifelineNew York, NYUnrestricted ill jewish children support related operating grant$20K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAUnrestricted cancer research related support grant$11K
Woodbury Jewish CenterWoodbury, NYEdwin & shirley woldar scholar in residence program support grant$10K
Friends of the Israeli Defense ForcNew York, NYUnrestricted grant in support of israeli military veterans.$10K
Gurwin Jewish Health FoundationCommack, NYUnrestricted grant to support quality health care, services and programs for frail, elderly and younger disabled adults$9,000
Pat Covelli FoundationWoodbury, NYGrant for support of various public-health oriented public charities$4,300
Holocaust Memorial Tolerance CenterGlen Cove, NYUnrestricted grant related to teaching holocaust history through education and community outreach$4,010
Community Mainstreaming AssociatesGarden City, NYUnrestricted intellectual and developmental disability related grant$3,600
Mac Angels FoundationLarchmont, NYUnresticted als research support related grant$2,675
Lustgarten FoundationWoodbury, NYUnrestricted grant for pancreatic cancer research$2,020
Sid Jacobson JCCEast Hills, NYUnrestricted grant to support jewish community center and its numerous programs and activities$1,016
UJA Federation of New YorkNew York, NYUnrestricted jewish community outreach related operating grant$1,000
American Heart AssociationSyracuse, NYUnrestricted health care research and education related grant$1,000
Next Generation Men WomenAtlanta, GAUnrestricted grant for educational assistance to underserved students in atlanta$1,000
Breast Cancer FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted grant for breast cancer research$500
North Shore Child Family Guidance CRoslyn Heights, NYUnrestricted grant for the restoring and strengthening the emotional wellbeing of children and families$258
Row New YorkNew York, NYUnrestricted grant in support of keeping children on the path to success.$250
Various CharitiesRoslyn, NYUnrestricted grants to various charities$105
Friends of the ChildrenNew York, NYUnrestricted grant for the mentorship of impoverished children.$100
Girl Scounts of the USANew York, NYProvide unrestricted grant to support young girls for education and growth$25

By state: New York 18 · Georgia 2

About this foundation

Edwin & Shirley Woldar Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Roslyn, New York, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Edwin & Shirley Woldar Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Edwin & Shirley Woldar Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $82K across 20 grants, a median of $1,518.

Where does Edwin & Shirley Woldar Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (18 grants), Georgia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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