Private foundation · EIN 36-7160372 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marie E Wolf Charitable Trust 110011036797

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: 5 grants paid, $431K total, median $65K. 80% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$431K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in IL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy Hospital & Medical CenterChicago, ILGeneral support$172K
Saint Xavier University Attn Diane Stallmann ControllerChicago, ILGeneral support$86K
Saints Faith Hope & Chairty ChurchWinnetka, ILGeneral support$65K
Saint Phillip's Church Attn Father Anthony GomezPasadena, CAGeneral support$65K
The Salvation Army Attn Legal DepartmentHoffman Estates, ILGeneral support$43K

By state: Illinois 4 · California 1

About this foundation

Marie E Wolf Charitable Trust 110011036797 is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Harris Trust & Savings Bank, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Marie E Wolf Charitable Trust 110011036797 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 Marie E Wolf Charitable Trust 110011036797 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $431K across 5 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Marie E Wolf Charitable Trust 110011036797 give?

Illinois (4 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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