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Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CASTLE ROCK, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1979. The principal officer is Kelly Hodges. It holds total assets of $8.1M. Annual income is reported at $429K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc. has made 142 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $410K and $466K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $466K distributed across 37 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $158K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 79 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 142 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO.
Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.3M across 142 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $158K.
Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CASTLE ROCK, CO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly A Hodges | Vice President | $62K | $0 | $62K |
| Elaine Wolf | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth Anne Sanger | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ashly A Wolf | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandra Wolf | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$586K
Total Assets
$8.3M
Fair Market Value
$8.7M
Net Worth
$8.3M
Grants Paid
$435K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$793K
Distribution Amount
$348K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
142
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
79
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building BridgesIntern Stipends, Evaluation Platform, Consulting & Capacity Building | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Colorado Foundation2022 Children's Gala Silver Sponsor (7,500), To be directed toward The Sandy Wolf Chair in Maternal Fetal Surgery - emphasis in maternal fetal surgery final pledge of endowment (150,000) | Aurora, CO | $158K | 2023 |
| Firefly AutismLAUGH YOURSELF BLUE FUNDRAISER | Denver, CO | $26K | 2023 |
| Anti Defamation League Mountain StatesNO PLACE FOR HATE PROGRAM | Denver, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Global Down Syndrome FoundationBE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF DANCE PROGRAM | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| National Jewish HealthTO IMPROVE IT INFRASTRUCTURE (15,000), Bronze sponsorship Beaux Arts Ball (5,000) | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServiceTo support the Weinberg food pantry | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Opera ColoradoEducational Programming (10,000), Gala Table for 8 (5000), Contribution at fundriaser (2,000) | Denver, CO | $17K | 2023 |
| Centus CounselingTo help cover the expenses of counseling services for the students of the Denver Jewish Day School to identify signs of mental health trauma | Denver, CO | $13K | 2023 |
| Family Resource Center Association IncTo support seven Family Resource Centers and the FRCA's shared database | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Project Angel HeartTo help you provide meals to critically ill Colorado residents | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Boulder Jewish Community CenterTo help continue improvements to the Milk and Honey Farm. Also towards Jay & Rose Philips Early Childhood Center. | Boulder, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| A Child'S Songto help you continue bring the life changing nature of music into the hearts and minds of at-risk youth | Thornton, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans ServicesJEWISH EXPLORERS PROGRAM | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Mirror Image ArtsYOUR VOICE CURRICULUM | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Mountain Resource Centergeneral support | Conifer, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Smart Coloradogrant to help fund efforts to reduce Colorado's information gap around the potency of THC products | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Stem Generation Inctraining and support of STEM minded students | Arvada, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Brain Injury Alliance Of ColoradoSupportive Services Project | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Children'S Law Centerto support three student scholarships through RMCLC's Education Advocacy Program | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Creede Repertory TheatreYoung Audience Outreach Tour | Creede, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Colorado Safe Parkingto support tangible goods for SafeLot guests who are experiencing homelessness and sheltering in their vehicles | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Mountain States Children'S Home2022 grant | Longmont, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Clothes To Kids Of DenverUnderwrite Our Underwear Program | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Colorado Business Committee For The Artsto help you continue expanding your efforts in arts advocacy | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockiesto help you continue the "Totes For Hope" program | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Karis CommunityEMPOWERMENT PROGRAM | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Riverside Educational Centerto assist REC in providing Mesa County students with high quality academic and extracurricular experiences | Grand Junction, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| WonderboundGENERAL SUPPORT OF MISSION TO CREATE LIVING ART | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| The Conflict Centerin support of the Restorative Denver program - this money is designated to provide $100 stipends per case to the volunteer facilitators who make this possible | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| The Jewish Experienceto support your Hebrew Sunday School "The Sunday Experience" - with specific support going towards keeping your Sunday school students engaged after Bar / Bat Mitzvah | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Happy Cats Havensupport for medical bill assistance and behavioral counseling | Manitou Springs, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Beautiful RedemptionSUPPORT FUNDING OF OPEN REQUESTS FOR AID | Palmer Lake, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of AmericaTOY DRIVE | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Book TrailsSummertime Literacy Education for 10 elementary aged children | Steamboat Springs, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Douglas County Fair FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Castle Rock, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Anchor Center For Blind ChildrenTO SUBSIDIZE TUITION COSTS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| Mizel Arts & Culture Center JccAdding additional functionality to the Wolf light booth rack; keeping the equipment up to date to ensure continued legacy | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtTo further efforts in the Teen Leadership and Multicultural Curatorial Fellowship Programs | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| Jefferson County Library Foundation1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM | Wheat Ridge, CO | — | 2023 |
| American Red CrossIMMIGRANT WELCOME BASKETS, COLORADO WILDFIRE SUPPORT | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| Denver Museum Of Nature And Scienceto help ensure equitable access to hands on science education in the ExciteEd programming | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| Lift Up Routt CountyFOOD BANK SUPPORT | Steamboat Springs, CO | — | 2023 |
| The Matthews HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Collins, CO | — | 2023 |
| Denver Community KollelGOLD LUNCH AND LEARN | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| University Of Co Hospital FoundationDEPT OF VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS | Aurora, CO | — | 2023 |
| Denver Jewish Day SchoolEXPAND FARMETTE | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |
| Gabby Krause FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Centennial, CO | — | 2023 |
| Children'S Museum Of DenverCONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF ADVENTURE FOREST | Denver, CO | — | 2023 |