Private foundation · EIN 46-6728773 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family 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: 13 grants paid, $957K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$957K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Cleo Institute IncMiami, FLGeneral support$185K
Miami Dade College Foundation IncMiami, FLGeneral support$185K
Playing for Change FoundationSanta Monica, CAGeneral support$100K
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts IncMiami, FLGeneral support$100K
Armour Dance TheatreMiami, FLGeneral support$75K
Friends of the Underline IncMiami, FLGeneral support$60K
Journalism Funding Partners IncManhattan Beach, CAGeneral support$50K
Bakehouse Art Complex IncMiami, FLGeneral support$40K
The Education FundMiami Lakes, FLGeneral support$40K
Miami Children's Museum IncMiami, FLGeneral support$35K
Dade Heritage Trust IncMiami, FLGeneral support$30K
Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper IncMiami, FLGeneral support$30K
Guitars Over Guns Organization IncMiami, FLGeneral support$27K

By state: Florida 11 · California 2

About this foundation

Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, 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 Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family 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 Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $957K across 13 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation give?

Florida (11 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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