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Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust is a private trust based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Thomas R Wolfe. It holds total assets of $11.5M. Annual income is reported at $6.3M. Total assets have grown from $1.4M in 2011 to $11.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust has made 96 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $658K and $661K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $350K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, New York, Illinois, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, NY, IL.
Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.3M across 96 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $350K.
Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Powers-Wolfe Charitable Trust is headquartered in MADISON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia A Powers | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas R Wolfe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wis Nature ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $350K | 2023 |
| Pbs WisconsinGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $75K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Wisconsin IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| NrdcGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| The Clearing Folk SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Ellison Bay, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Wilderness SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Public RadioGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Women'S Medical FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Eagle School - Andy Wright DirectorGENERAL PURPOSE | Fitchburg, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Wis AcademyGENERAL PURPOSE | Columbus, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Audubon Society MadisonGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Mit For Glass LabGENERAL PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of WisconsinGENERAL PURPOSE | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Bach Dancing And Dynamite SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Brennen Center For JusticeGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Driftless Area Land ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSE | Dodgeville, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of ArboretumGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Middleton LibraryGENERAL PURPOSE | Middleton, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Ms SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Brookfield, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Science MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wis Wetlands AssocGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| FfrfGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Madison Public Library FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Agrace FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Fitchburg, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| American Constitution SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| American Friends Service CommitteeGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Mathematical StaircaseGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicopee, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| AlncGENERAL PURPOSE | Monona, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| River Alliance Of WisconsinGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern WisconsinGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Dane CountyGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL PURPOSE | Albert Lea, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Ridges SanctuaryGENERAL PURPOSE | Baileys Harbor, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Amnesty InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Disease ResearchGENERAL PRUPOSE | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Lakeshore PreserveGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Fetch WisconsinGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Lake WingraGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Cornell Lab Of OrnithologyGENERAL PURPOSE | Ithaca, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsGENERAL PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | Little Rock, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Clean Lakes AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | Madison, WI | $500 | 2023 |
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