Private foundation · EIN 26-2730808 · St Marys, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Arnold and Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation

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: 7 grants paid, $52K total, median $5,000. 86% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$52K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls ClubSt Marys, PAUnrestricted after school programs for children$15K
Christian Food BankSt Marys, PAUnrestricted food distribution to the poor$11K
Elk County Catholic High SchoolSt Marys, PAUnrestricted educational programs$10K
Magnificient MinistryMetairie, LAUnrestricted church program$5,000
CapseaRidgeway, PAUnrestricted women's shelter$4,000
Women's Choice NetworkPittsburgh, PAUnrestricted counseling programs$4,000
St Vincent de PaulSt Marys, PAUnrestricted church programs$3,000

By state: Pennsylvania 6 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Arnold and Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in St Marys, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Suzann Meyer, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Arnold and Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation 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 Arnold and Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $52K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Arnold and Laura Wolfe Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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