Private foundation · EIN 84-0797937 · Castle Rock, Colorado

Melvin & Elaine Wolf 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $367K total, median $10K. 97% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$367K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
97%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Family Service of Colorado IncDenver, COBuilding the mushroom farm at the JFS Altius campus in Denver$50K
Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceDenver, COBus Fuel Fund$23K
Mountain States Children's HomeLongmont, COImprovements and replacements$20K
National Jewish HealthDenver, COTo support remaining funds needed for the after-school reading intervention program$18K
Global Down Syndrome FoundationDenver, COBe beautiful be yourself dance program$18K
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COPonzio Creative Arts Therapy Program$15K
Museum of Contemporary ArtDenver, COTeen Leadership Programs and the Multicultural Curatorial Fellowship Program$15K
Creede Repertory TheatreCreede, COYoung Audience Outreach Tour$15K
A Precious Child IncBroomfield, COFill A Backpack & Edussentials Program$11K
Jewish Community Center of DenverDenver, COEquipment resources to improve the Wolf Theatre's technical capabilities$10K
Project Angel HeartDenver, COHome delivered medically tailored meal program$10K
Firefly AutismDenver, COCosts of adding additional staff assessments, training, onboarding and evaluations$10K
Clothes to Kids of DenverDenver, COPurchase essential clothing and shoe items$10K
Opera ColoradoDenver, COGeneral Support$10K
Boulder Jewish Community CenterBoulder, COTuition assistance early childhood center at the JCC$10K
Mt Carmel Veterans ServicesColorado Springs, COProvide behavioral health support to our military veterans & their families$10K
Karis CommunityDenver, COTo continue providing safe and affordable housing$10K
Lift Up Routt CountySteamboat Springs, COGrant to help offset the cost of food purchased and distributed in Route County by LiftUp$10K
TgthrBoulder, COYouth Adult Action Board Stipends, Recruitment, Meeting Activities & Needs Assessments$10K
Riverside Education CenterGrand Junction, COFuel costs & maintenance of RED's fleet of buses$10K
The Conflict CenterDenver, COContinued support of the Restorative Denver program$10K
The Jewish ExperienceDenver, COfamily department programs$10K
Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterDenver, COHigh-impact initiatives that increase the quality of teaching and learning$8,000
Mountain Resource CenterConifer, COProvide summer camp to families in need$7,000
Prodigy CoffeehouseDenver, COProdigy's Apprenticeship Program$5,000
Anchor Center for Blind ChildrenDenver, CONeonatal Assessment Visual European Grid (NAVEG) screening$5,000
American Red CrossDenver, COCost of hosting one blood drive in Colorado$5,000
Sound Affects MusicFort Collins, COArtists in Residence programming and the Music Supply Program$5,000
Burning Through PagesDenver, COPeer Lead Reading Programs in the Denver Community$5,000
Knowing Love Ministries IncGraham, NCSupport victims of Hurricane Helene$5,000
Escuela de GuadalupeDenver, COgrant to assist with needs-based scholarship funding$5,000
Castle Rock Middle SchoolCastle Rock, COgrant to assist with needs-based scholarship funding.$1,000
Chelsea Hutchison FoundationAurora, COGeneral Support$540

By state: Colorado 32 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Castle Rock, Colorado, administered in care of Kelly Hodges, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc 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 Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $367K across 33 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (32 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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