Sb Wolf Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-4542157
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Sb Wolf Family Foundation has awarded 204 grants totaling $1,556,650 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $150,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 9 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (91%), Homewood (2%), Deerfield (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 184% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sb Wolf Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jewish United Foundation | $67,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Live Like Blaine Foundation | $2,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute | $150,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Respiratory Health Association | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Temple Sholom Of Chicago | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Aclu | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dartmouth College | $500 | Hanover, NH, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Institute For Global Health Northwestern | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Child And Family Services | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Midwest Access Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Montgomery Place Retirement Community | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $250 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute | $25,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| One Million Degrees | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Respiratory Health Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shir Tikvah | $3,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Spertus Institute For Jewish Learning And Leadership | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Temple Sholom Of Chicago | $26,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Main Idea At Camp Walden | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Summer Camp | $2,000 | Bridgton, ME, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Union For Reform Judaism | $10,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $2,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Univeristy Of Illinois Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Yivo Institute For Jewish Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dartmouth College | $500 | Hanover, NH, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Institute For Global Health Northwestern | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Child And Family Services | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Midwest Access Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Montgomery Place Retirement Community | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $250 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute | $25,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| One Million Degrees | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Respiratory Health Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shir Tikvah | $3,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Spertus Institute For Jewish Learning And Leadership | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Temple Sholom Of Chicago | $26,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Main Idea At Camp Walden | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Summer Camp | $2,000 | Bridgton, ME, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Union For Reform Judaism | $10,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $2,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Univeristy Of Illinois Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Yivo Institute For Jewish Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dartmouth College | $500 | Hanover, NH, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Expect Miracles Foundation | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Institute For Global Health Northwestern | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Child And Family Services | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Midwest Access Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Montgomery Place Retirement Community | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $250 | Irving, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute | $25,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| One Million Degrees | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Paws Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Respiratory Health Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shir Tikvah | $3,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Spertus Institute For Jewish Learning And Leadership | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Temple Sholom Of Chicago | $26,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Main Idea At Camp Walden | $1,000 | Mamaroneck, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Summer Camp | $2,000 | Bridgton, ME, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Union For Reform Judaism | $10,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $2,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Univeristy Of Illinois Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Yivo Institute For Jewish Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aclu | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Brady United | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jewish Child Amd Family Services | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Live Like Blaine Foundation | $3,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| One Million Degrees | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Temple Sholom Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Ark | $115,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of Illinois Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wttw | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hand In Hand | $10,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Institute For Global Health Northwestern | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish Child Amd Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| One Million Degrees | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Paws Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation Of The Aclu | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Temple Sholom Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Ark | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Summer Camp | $1,000 | Bridgton, ME, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Urban Prep Academies | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Yivo Institute For Jewish Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chicago Scholars | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Hias | $1,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Invest For Kids | $31,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Production Organization For Cultural Events And Theater | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Juf | $70,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Live Like Blaine Foundation | $1,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Temple Sholom | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Ark | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Assn | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Barnard College | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chicago Public Libraries | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chicago Scholars | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jewish Production Organization For Cultural Events And Theater | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Live Like Blaine Foundation | $1,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute | $20,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| One Million Degrees | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | $2,750 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Temple Sholom | $30,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Ark | $18,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Invest For Kids | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Live Like Blaine Foundation | $500 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Midwest Access Project | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute | $10,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Temple Sholom | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Ark | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Summer Camp | $2,000 | Bridgton, ME, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $1,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Yivo Institute For Jewish Research | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-4542157 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 71 S WACKER DR STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60606-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sb Wolf Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Steven Wolf |
|---|---|
| Director | Barbara Wolf |
| Director | Aaron Wolf |
| Director | Carrie Wolf |
| Director | Margaret Wolf |
Forms 990-PF
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