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Wolfensohn Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Jackson Hole Management Co Inc.. It holds total assets of $49.4M. Annual income is reported at $9.1M. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2011 to $49.4M in 2024. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Wolfensohn Family Foundation has made 187 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $210K in 2020 to $2.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $360 to $600K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 114 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Wyoming, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$36K
Based on 52 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.
Wolfensohn Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 187 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, WY.
Wolfensohn Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.6M across 187 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $360 to $600K.
Wolfensohn Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wolfensohn Family Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi R Wolfensohn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marc Britton | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sara R Wolfensohn | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam R Wolfensohn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$49.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$49.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
187
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
114
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botwinick Wolfensohn FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| Uja-Federation Of NyCONTRIBUTION TO ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Met Council1ST PAYMENT OF TWO YEAR PLEDGE OF $100,000/YR IN SUPPORT OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR FOOD PROGRAM | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Children'S Services$40K TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND $25K TO FAMILY TABLE | Waltham, MA | $65K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Academy Of MusicGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Brooklyn, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationCONTRIBUTION TO TRANSCAP INITIATIVE IN SUPPORT OF WORK ON SYSTEMIC INVESTING FOR CLIMATE PRIMER | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Harmony Labs IncGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Philharmonic OrchestraGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Soroka Medical Centerpaid Through UjaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $42K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HoleOLD BILL'S FUN RUN | Jackson, WY | $36K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Council Of Greater Coney Islandpaid Through UjaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Brothers In Arms Aka Brothers And Sisters For Israelpef Israel Endowment FGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $33K | 2023 |
| Yad ChessedCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAM FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | Waltham, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Goshenpef Israel Endowment FundsGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $27K | 2023 |
| Bang On A CanGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Brooklyn, NY | $27K | 2023 |
| Climate MuseumGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Women In NeedGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation Dba Brooklyn OrgGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| New York Community TrustGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Grand Teton Music FestivalCONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF FESTIVAL'S ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM HONORING MEMORY OF ELAINE AND JAMES WOLFENSOHN | Jackson Hole, WY | $25K | 2023 |
| Free History ProjectCONTRIBUTION TO SAM GREEN TREES DOC PROJECT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Anthos Home IncGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Congregation Ahavas Israel$18,000 TO THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND AND $6,000 TO RABBI MARC FISHMAN HIGH HOLIDAY EXPENSES | Brooklyn, NY | $24K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of Long Island CityGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Long Island City, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Gann AcademyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Waltham, MA | $18K | 2023 |
| Elem Youth In Distress In IsraelGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day SchoolCONTRIBUTION TOWARD ANNUAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Climate Emergency FundCONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIAL CHANGE LAB RESEARCH PROJECT | Beverly Hills, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Grace Church SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic TrustCONTRIBUTION TO JOHN D. SOLOMON FUND FOR PUBLIC SERVICE - $15,000 OF $25,000 PLEDGES | Jenkintown, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| The KnightsCONTRIBUTION TO THE ANNUAL BENEFIT AT THE BENEFACTOR LEVEL | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Chabad At Harvardlubavitch Of CambridgeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Family-To-FamilyCONTRIBUTION TO OPERATING EXPENSES | Hastingsonhudson, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Open University IsraelCONTRIBUTION IN MEMORY OF ELAINE R. WOLFENSOHN - 2ND PAYMENT OF 5 YEARS PLEDGE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| World Resources InstituteCONTRIBUTION TO THE SYSTEMS CHANGE LAB | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Camp YavnehCONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE MATCH FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISING | Northwood, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Colel ChabadCONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY WORK IN ISRAEL | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Chabad At MitGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Caf America - Animals Asia Foundation FundGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Topeka, KS | $5K | 2023 |