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Wolfen Family Foundation is a private trust based in ENCINO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Irell & Manella Llp. It holds total assets of $43.3M. Annual income is reported at $15.5M. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $43.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Wolfen Family Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $760K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $169K in 2020 to $270K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $321K distributed across 19 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $250K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, New York, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Wolfen Family Foundation reported 46 individual grants totaling $759,890 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $500. Half of those grants fell between $300 and $9,063. Its largest single grant in the record was $250,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.2 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CA (24 of 46), followed by DC (9) and NY (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 10 states. Of its 37 distinct grantees, 22 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Ucsf Foundation ($250,000), California Institute Of Technology ($200,000) and Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation ($150,000).
Computed from 46 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 10 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$350
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 19 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.
Wolfen Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, NY.
Wolfen Family Foundation has distributed a total of $760K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $250K.
Wolfen Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wolfen Family Foundation is headquartered in ENCINO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Wolfen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$43.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$43.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$760K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
37
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| One VoiceCHARITABLE | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Salvation ArmyCHARITABLE | Alexandria, VA | $250 | 2021 |
| HadassahCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $900 | 2020 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Big SundayCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Ucsf FoundationCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2021 |
| Jonsson Cancer Center FoundationCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Ucla FoundationCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Legal Aid Society San FranciscoCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Special OlympicsCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $750 | 2021 |
| La GoalCHARITABLE | Culver City, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| St Johns Health Center FoundationCHARITABLE | Santa Monica, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Northwestern UniversityCHARITABLE | Evanston, IL | $400 | 2021 |
| Mercy CorpsCHARITABLE | Boone, IA | $350 | 2021 |
| Feed The ChildrenCHARITABLE | Oklahoma City, OK | $350 | 2021 |
| Naral Pro ChoiceCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $300 | 2021 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Education FundCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $300 | 2021 |
| LdfCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $300 | 2021 |
| Library Foundation Of Los AngelesCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250 | 2021 |
| Planned ParenthoodCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $250 | 2021 |
| American Indian College FundCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $250 | 2021 |
| KpccCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $100 | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Music And Art SchoolCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Wilshire Blvd TempleCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2020 |
| Unicef Us FundCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $800 | 2020 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $450 | 2020 |
| Save The Children FederationCHARITABLE | Fairfield, CT | $350 | 2020 |
| MaddCHARITABLE | Irving, TX | $300 | 2020 |
| International Medical CorpsCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $300 | 2020 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindCHARITABLE | San Rafael, CA | $200 | 2020 |
| FincaCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $200 | 2020 |
| Project Angel FoodCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2020 |
| American Constitution SocietyCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $100 | 2020 |
| St Vincent Meals On WheelsCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | N/A | 2020 |
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