Private foundation · EIN 88-0468356 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger 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: 2 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $1.3M. 100% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$2.5M
Median grant
$1.3M
Stays in NV
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Unlv - Little Rebel ExpansionLas Vegas, NVGeneral Support$2.5M
Three SquareLas Vegas, NVGeneral Support$15K

About this foundation

The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, administered in care of Dean Alexis Zerbe, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger 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 The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 2 grants, a median of $1.3M.

Where does The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation give?

Nevada (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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