Private foundation · EIN 46-3332343 · Woodland Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dume Wolverine 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: 23 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $10K. 26% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$1.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Howard UniversityWashington, DCCharitable purposes of the organization$875K
Valley Presbyterian Hospital FoundationVan Nuys, CACharitable purposes of the organization$75K
A Child's NotebookSeattle, WACharitable purposes of the organization$30K
Berea CollegeBerea, KYCharitable purposes of the organization$20K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYCharitable purposes of the organization$20K
A Well Fed WorldOrland, FLCharitable purposes of the organization$20K
Apapo USAWashington, DCCharitable purposes of the organization$20K
MadreNew York, NYCharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Fonkoze USAWashington, DCCharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Hoa Aina O MakahaWaianae, HICharitable purposes of the organization$10K
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CACharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Fund for Investigative JournalismWashington, DCCharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Rancho Los Amigos FoundationDowney, CACharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Akashinga USAWashington, DCCharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Capital B NewsNew York, NYCharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Univ of Rochester Sch of MedicineRochester, NYCharitable purposes of the organization$10K
Young Martial Artist FdnSherman Oaks, CACharitable purposes of the organization$5,000
Rett Syndrome Research TrustTrumbull, CTCharitable purposes of the organization$5,000
National Woman's Health Network Plan CWashington, DCCharitable purposes of the organization$5,000
Wildlife Learning and Conservation CenterSylmar, CACharitable purposes of the organization$5,000
The Brigid AllianceNew York, NYCharitable purposes of the organization$5,000
Los Angeles Pet RescueChatsworth, CACharitable purposes of the organization$2,000
Plan Intl USAWarwick, RICharitable purposes of the organization$1,704

By state: District of Columbia 6 · California 6 · New York 5 · Washington 1 · Kentucky 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Dume Wolverine Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hls, California, administered in care of Bdo USA Llp, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Dume Wolverine 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 Dume Wolverine Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 23 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dume Wolverine Foundation give?

District of Columbia (6 grants), California (6 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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