Private foundation · EIN 93-1263727 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Wolf Family Charitable 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: 65 grants paid, $102K total, median $1,000. 46% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
65
$102K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in OR
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDDonation to general fund$5,000
Clean Water for HaitiVancouver, WADonation to general fund$5,000
Global Health PromisePortland, ORDonation to general fund$5,000
Northwest Family ServicesPortland, ORDonation to general fund$5,000
The Laboure SocietyEagan, MNDonation to general fund$5,000
Our Lady of Peace Retreat CenterBeaverton, ORDonation to general fund$5,000
Patrice DemmonPortland, ORDonation to general fund$5,000
The Monks of Norcia FoundationHouston, TXDonation to general fund$5,000
Vancouver Ballet FolkoricoVancouver, WADonation to general fund$3,000
Los Ninos PrimerosSandy Springs, GADonation to general fund$3,000
Friends of the GrottoPortland, ORDonation to general fund$2,500
Mater Dei RadioPortland, ORDonation to general fund$2,500
Reverend Jim's Education FundNorth Las Vegas, NVDonation to general fund$2,500
Save FIRST Financial WellnessVancouver, WADonation to general fund$2,500
Schola Cantus AngelorumKeizer, ORDonation to general fund$2,500
Students for LifeWashington, DCDonation to general fund$2,500
Oregon Right to Life Education FounSalem, ORDonation to general fund$2,500
Meals on Wheels PeoplePortland, ORDonation to general fund$2,000
Maronite Monks of Jesus Mary and JosephCastle Rock, WADonation to general fund$2,000
Clark County Food BankVancouver, WADonation to general fund$1,500
Society of St Vincent de PaulPortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,500
Archdiocese of PortlandPortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,500
40 Days for LifeWashington, DCDonation to general fund$1,000
Catholic Schools Endowment FoundatiPortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Center for the Rights of Abused ChiPhoenix, AZDonation to general fund$1,000
Christ the KingMilwaukie, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Clackamas Woman's ServicesOregon City, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILDonation to general fund$1,000
FocusGolden, CODonation to general fund$1,000
Foundation for Vancouver Public SchVancouver, WADonation to general fund$1,000
Northwest Housing AlternativesPortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Northwest Pilot ProjectPortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Rc ChallengeHillsboro, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Seminary Tea CommitteePortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Society of St Vincent de PaulVancouver, WADonation to general fund$1,000
Sophia InstituteManchester, NHDonation to general fund$1,000
Woman's Rights Without FrontiersTowson, MDDonation to general fund$1,000
Chesterson AcademyVancouver, WADonation to general fund$1,000
Ignite NwCamas, WADonation to general fund$1,000
Jesuit Alumni Food DrivePortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Marian Prayer CenterMilwaukie, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Priestly Fraternity of St PeterSouth Abington Township, PADonation to general fund$1,000
Urban MissionariesPortland, ORDonation to general fund$1,000
Hope Dementia SupportVancouver, WADonation to general fund$700
And Then There Were NoneMerrifield, VADonation to general fund$500
Archdiocese of SeattleSeattle, WADonation to general fund$500
Blessings in a BackpackLouisville, KYDonation to general fund$500
CandlelightersPortland, ORDonation to general fund$500
Knights of Columbus Council 15605Portland, ORDonation to general fund$500
Mary Mother of God Mission SocietyModesta, CADonation to general fund$500
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORDonation to general fund$500
Parent's Television CouncilMerrifield, VADonation to general fund$500
PreparesSeattle, WADonation to general fund$500
Priests for LifeStaten Island, NYDonation to general fund$500
Project AuroraCottage Grove, ORDonation to general fund$500
Prolife Across AmericaMinneapolis, MNDonation to general fund$500
Shepard's House MinistriesBend, ORDonation to general fund$500
Shrine of St Jude ThaddeusSan Francisco, CADonation to general fund$500
Mary FoundationFairview Park, OHDonation to general fund$500
Aspostolate for Family ConcecrationBloomingdale, OHDonation to general fund$500

By state: Oregon 30 · Washington 12 · Maryland 2 · Minnesota 2 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

The Wolf Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Paul J Wolf, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Wolf Family Charitable 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 The Wolf Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $102K across 65 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does The Wolf Family Charitable Foundation give?

Oregon (30 grants), Washington (12 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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