Private foundation · EIN 61-1936614 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wolf 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $262K total, median $30K. 89% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$262K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CO
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Western Regional Advocacy ProjectSan Francisco, CAAssist in their charitable purpose$62K
Jewish Family ServicesDenver, COAssist in charitable purpose$30K
Urban PeakDenver, COAssist in charitable purpose$30K
Redline Contemporary Art CenterDenver, COAssist in charitable purpose$30K
East Colfax Community CollectiveDenver, COAssist in charitable purpose$30K
Colorado GivesArvada, COAssist in charitable purpose$25K
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COAssist in charitable purpose$25K
The GrowhausDenver, COAssist in charitable purpose$20K
Colorado Public RadioCentennial, COAssist in charitable purpose$10K

By state: Colorado 8 · California 1

About this foundation

Wolf Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Rachel Wolf, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Wolf Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Wolf Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $262K across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Wolf Family Foundation give?

Colorado (8 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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