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The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation is a private corporation based in LAS VEGAS, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Dean Alexis Zerbe. It holds total assets of $13.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $5.2M in 2011 to $13.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nevada. According to available records, The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation has made 72 grants totaling $21.3M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $101K in 2020 to $20.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10M, with an average award of $295K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nevada, Idaho, Illinois, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$928K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 72 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, ID, IL.
The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation has distributed a total of $21.3M across 72 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $295K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10M.
The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation is headquartered in LAS VEGAS, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constance D Wolzinger | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jean Anne Johnson | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald Johnson | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tracy Johnson | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$129K
Total Assets
$13.3M
Fair Market Value
$13.7M
Net Worth
$13.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$184K
Distribution Amount
$624K
Total Grants
72
Total Giving
$21.3M
Average Grant
$295K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shade TreePrograms Only | North Las Vegas, NV | $3K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyPrograms Only | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2022 |
| Unlv Foundation$10,000,000 Little Rebel Expansion Fund to expand the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center. | Las Vegas, NV | $10M | 2022 |
| Spread The WordGeneral Support | Henderson, NV | $25K | 2022 |
| Safe NestGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $25K | 2022 |
| Adams PlaceGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Southern NevadaGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Cleveland ClinicGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple Beth SholomGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $3K | 2022 |
| Sleep In Heavenly PeaceGeneral Support | Kimberly, ID | $3K | 2022 |
| Feat Of Southern NevadaGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| The Animal FoundationGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $2K | 2022 |
| Share VillageGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2022 |
| Noah'S Animal HouseGeneral Support | North Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2022 |
| Las Vegas Rescue MissionGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGeneral Support | Oak Brook, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaGeneral Support | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2022 |
| American Foundation For Suicide PreventionGeneral Support | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |