Private foundation · EIN 87-6718183 · Lincoln, Massachusetts · Human services

Joyce L Wolf 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: 9 grants paid, $293K total, median $23K. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$293K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brigham and Women's Hospital IncSomerville, MACharitable operations$90K
Foundation for Nursing Advancement in MaMilton, MACharitable operations$42K
Cedar-Sinai Medical CenterWest Hollywood, CACharitable operations$40K
Beth Israel Lahey HealthCharlestown, MACharitable operations$38K
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' AssociationBrooklyn, NYCharitable operations$23K
Compton Girls ClubLos Angeles, CACharitable operations$15K
Hollywood-Sunset Free ClinicLos Angeles, CACharitable operations$15K
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CACharitable operations$15K
Vista del Mar Child and Family ServicesLos Angeles, CACharitable operations$15K

By state: Massachusetts 3 · California 5 · New York 1

About this foundation

Joyce L Wolf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Joyce L Wolf 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 Joyce L Wolf Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $293K across 9 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Joyce L Wolf Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), California (5 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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