Private foundation · EIN 95-4745065 · Encino, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wolfen 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: 27 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $20K. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$2.2M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$43M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable$600K
Jonsson Cancer Center FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable$500K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CACharitable$250K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CACharitable$250K
Wilshire Blvd TempleLos Angeles, CACharitable$156K
Big SundayLos Angeles, CACharitable$100K
UCLA HillelLos Angeles, CACharitable$50K
Go CampaignSanta Monica, CACharitable$40K
Geffen PlayhouseLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Jewish Federation of Greater LALos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
LA GoalCulver City, CACharitable$25K
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CACharitable$25K
Columbiabarnard HillelNew York, NYCharitable$20K
Northwestern HillelEvanston, ILCharitable$20K
Penn HillelPhiladelphia, PACharitable$20K
American Jewish CommiteeLos Angeles, CACharitable$15K
Bet TzedekLos Angeles, CACharitable$10K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$10K
LA Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CACharitable$10K
Lacma Annual FundLos Angeles, CACharitable$10K
Planned Parenthood Los AngelesVan Nuys, CACharitable$10K
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CACharitable$5,000
LaflaLos Angeles, CACharitable$5,000
MocaLos Angeles, CACharitable$5,000
News Literacy ProjectWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Wallis Annenberg Ctr for Performing ArtsBeverly Hills, CACharitable$5,000
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILCharitable$2,500

By state: California 21 · New York 2 · Illinois 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Wolfen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, administered in care of Irell & Manella Llp, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wolfen 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 Wolfen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.2M across 27 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Wolfen Family Foundation give?

California (21 grants), New York (2 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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