Private foundation · EIN 35-1799317 · Grabill, Indiana

Don and Virginia Wolf Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $152K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$152K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IN
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Big Brothersbig SistersTampa, FLGeneral support$20K
Trinity English Lutheran ChurchFort Wane, INGeneral support$20K
Harlan Christian Youth CenterHarlan, INGeneral support$15K
Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, INGeneral support$7,600
Fort Wayne Public Television PBS 39Fort Wayne, INGeneral support$7,000
Associated Churches of Fort WayneFort Wayne, INGeneral support$6,100
Woodburn Christian Childrens Home IWoodburn, INGeneral support$6,000
Christian Community Health Care IncGrabill, INGeneral support$5,000
Community Harvest Food BankFort Wayne, INGeneral support$5,000
Fort Wayne Rescue MissionFort Wayne, INGeneral support$5,000
Matthew 25 Health Dental ClinicFort Wayne, INGeneral support$5,000
The Carriage HouseFort Wayne, INGeneral support$5,000
The Literacy AllianceFort Wayne, INGeneral support$5,000
The Shepherd's HouseFort Wayne, INGeneral support$5,000
Fort Wayne Parks DeptFort Wayne, INGeneral support$4,600
Erin's House for Grieving ChildrenFort Wayne, INGeneral support$4,000
The Lighthouse Community CenterFort Wayne, INGeneral support$4,000
Wboi NPR Radio Fort WayneFort Wayne, INGeneral support$4,000
Fort Wayne Community SchoolsFort Wayne, INGeneral support$3,100
Blue Jackets IncFort Wayne, INGeneral support$3,000
Wellspring Interfaith Social ServicFort Wayne, INGeneral support$3,000
YMCA Northeast IndianaFort Wayne, INGeneral support$3,000
Allen County Courthouse PreservatioFort Wayne, INGeneral support$2,000
Knitted Knockers Support FdnBellingham, WAGeneral support$2,000
Fort Wayne Center for LearningFort Wayne, INGeneral support$2,000

By state: Indiana 23 · Florida 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Don and Virginia Wolf Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Grabill, Indiana, administered in care of PNC Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Don and Virginia Wolf Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Don and Virginia Wolf Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $152K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Don and Virginia Wolf Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (23 grants), Florida (1 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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