Wolff Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3489719

Foundation Overview

Based in Lake Forest, IL, Wolff Family Foundation has awarded 221 grants totaling $1,182,000 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 15 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,182,000
Total Assets
$3,111,712
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

Grants are geographically diversified with 24% in Illinois and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (75%), Glencoe (15%), Lincolnshire (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+400%

Strong 400% 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
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Wolff 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
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $20,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operating Fund 2023
Finca $4,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2023
Homeboy Industries $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2023
Human Rights Watch $10,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2023
Israel Guide Dog Center $3,000 Warrington, PA, US Operating Fund 2023
Jewish National Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2023
Michael J Fox Foundation $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Operating Fund 2023
Feeding America $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
Misericordia $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
National Park Foundation $8,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2023
Nrdc $3,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2023
Planned Parenthood $3,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
The Nature Conservatory $3,000 Arlington, VA, US Operating Fund 2023
Usa For Unhcr The Un Refugee Agency $7,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2023
My Friend's Place $2,000 Hollywood, CA, US Operating Fund 2023
Doctor's Without Borders $8,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2023
American Red Cross $10,000 Fairfax, VA, US Operating Fund 2023
Boulder Shelter For The Homeless $10,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2023
Chicago Botanic Garden $3,000 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
Alzheimer's Association $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
American Jewish World Service $3,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2023
Cancer Research Institute $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2023
Citizens Of The World Charter School $8,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating Fund 2023
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
American Jewish World Service $3,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Boulder Shelter For The Homeless $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2022
Cancer Research Institute $7,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Champions Society National Park Foundation $2,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Citizens Of The World Charter School $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating Fund 2022
Claremont Mckenna College $5,000 Claremont, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
Doctor's Without Borders $11,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Feeding America $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
Habitat For Humanity $8,500 Americus, GA, US Operating Fund 2022
Human Rights Watch $10,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $20,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
Jewish National Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Misericordia $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
My Friend's Place $1,000 Hollywood, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
National Park Conservation Association $2,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Planned Parenthood $10,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
No Kid Hungry Share Our Strength Inc $3,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
St Stephens Episcopal Church $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
The Nature Conservatory $3,000 Arlington, VA, US Operating Fund 2022
Uncf $7,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Unicef $2,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Usa For Unhcr The Un Refugee Agency $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Clean Air Task Force $7,500 Boston, MA, US Operating Fund 2022
Magen David Adom Ambulance For Ukraine $2,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
My Block My Hood My City $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
National Network Of Abortion Funds $5,000 Beaverton, OR, US Operating Fund 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
American Jewish World Service $3,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Boulder Shelter For The Homeless $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2022
Cancer Research Institute $7,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Champions Society National Park Foundation $2,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Citizens Of The World Charter School $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating Fund 2022
Claremont Mckenna College $5,000 Claremont, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
Doctor's Without Borders $11,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Feeding America $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
Habitat For Humanity $8,500 Americus, GA, US Operating Fund 2022
Human Rights Watch $10,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $20,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
Jewish National Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Misericordia $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
My Friend's Place $1,000 Hollywood, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
National Park Conservation Association $2,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Planned Parenthood $10,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
No Kid Hungry Share Our Strength Inc $3,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
St Stephens Episcopal Church $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
The Nature Conservatory $3,000 Arlington, VA, US Operating Fund 2022
Uncf $7,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Unicef $2,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Usa For Unhcr The Un Refugee Agency $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Clean Air Task Force $7,500 Boston, MA, US Operating Fund 2022
Magen David Adom Ambulance For Ukraine $2,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
My Block My Hood My City $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
National Network Of Abortion Funds $5,000 Beaverton, OR, US Operating Fund 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
American Jewish World Service $3,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Boulder Shelter For The Homeless $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2022
Cancer Research Institute $7,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Champions Society National Park Foundation $2,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Citizens Of The World Charter School $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating Fund 2022
Claremont Mckenna College $5,000 Claremont, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
Doctor's Without Borders $11,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Feeding America $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
Habitat For Humanity $8,500 Americus, GA, US Operating Fund 2022
Human Rights Watch $10,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $20,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
Jewish National Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Misericordia $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
My Friend's Place $1,000 Hollywood, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
National Park Conservation Association $2,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Planned Parenthood $10,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
No Kid Hungry Share Our Strength Inc $3,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
St Stephens Episcopal Church $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2022
The Nature Conservatory $3,000 Arlington, VA, US Operating Fund 2022
Uncf $7,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Unicef $2,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
Usa For Unhcr The Un Refugee Agency $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Clean Air Task Force $7,500 Boston, MA, US Operating Fund 2022
Magen David Adom Ambulance For Ukraine $2,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
My Block My Hood My City $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2022
National Network Of Abortion Funds $5,000 Beaverton, OR, US Operating Fund 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2022
Access Fund $3,750 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2021
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2021
Boulder Shelter For The Homeless $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2021
Cancer Research Institute $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2021
Champions Society National Park Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2021
Chicago Botanic Garden $5,000 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2021
Citizens Of The World Charter School $8,750 Kansas City, MO, US Operating Fund 2021
Doctor's Without Borders $8,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2021
Feeding America $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2021
Finca $3,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2021
Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Americus, GA, US Operating Fund 2021
Homeboy Industries $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2021
Human Rights Watch $7,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2021
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operating Fund 2021
Jewish United Fund $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2021
Misericordia $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2021
National Park Conservation Association $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2021
Share Our Strength Inc $2,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Southern California $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2021
St Stephens Episcopal Church $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2021
World Food Program $2,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2021
Yad Era V'shulerit $2,500 Berkley, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
350org $5,000 Boston, MA, US Operating Fund 2021
American Jewish World Service $5,000 Etna, NH, US Operating Fund 2021
Jewish National Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2021
The Nature Conservatory $6,000 Arlington, VA, US Operating Fund 2021
Uncf $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2021
Access Fund $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2020
Alzheimer's Association $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2020
Amnesty International Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2020
Chicago Botanic Garden $9,000 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2020
Doctor's Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2020
Earthjustice $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Operating Fund 2020
Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Americus, GA, US Operating Fund 2020
Homeboy Industries $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2020
Isreal Guide Dog Center $3,000 Warrington, PA, US Operating Fund 2020
Michael J Fox Foundation $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Operating Fund 2020
Misericordia $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2020
My Friend's Place $1,000 Hollywood, CA, US Operating Fund 2020
St Stephens Episcopal Church $4,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2020
Boulder Shelter For The Homeless $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2020
Cancer Research Institute $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2020
Champions Society National Park Foundation $12,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2020
Chicago Media Project $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2020
Chicago Public Media $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2020
Citizens Of The World Charter School $5,000 Kansas City, MO, US Operating Fund 2020
Feeding America $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2020
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Operating Fund 2020
Jewish United Fund $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2020
Los Angeles Ronald Mcdonald House $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2020
Mercy Corps $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2020
No Kid Hungry $4,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2020
Unhcr $6,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2020
Waterwheel Foundation $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Operating Fund 2020
World Food Program $5,000 N/a, ROMA, IT Operating Fund 2020
Yad Era V'shulerit $3,000 Berkley, MI, US Operating Fund 2020
Access Fund $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Operating Fund 2018
Alzheimer's Association $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
American Cancer Society $5,500 Lincolnshire, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
Am Shalom Human Needs $6,000 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
American Heart Association $4,000 Dallas, TX, US Operating Fund 2018
Doctor's Without Borders $11,500 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2018
Human Rights Watch $4,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2018
Misericordia $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
National Park Conservation Association $10,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2018
Sundance Institute $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2018
Unicef $10,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2018
Usa For Unhcr The Un Refugee Agency $10,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2018
Writer's Theater $5,000 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
Friends Of The Idf $7,500 Chicagoi, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Americus, GA, US Operating Fund 2018
Isreal Guide Dog Center $4,000 Warrington, PA, US Operating Fund 2018
Kids In Need Of Defense $3,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2018
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $9,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
My Friend's Place $2,000 Hollywood, CA, US Operating Fund 2018
Pencils Of Promise $4,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2018
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2018
Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2018
Trebol Soccer Club $2,500 Louisville, CO, US Operating Fund 2018
Alzheimer's Association $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
American Cancer Society $3,000 Lincolnshire, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
Canine Angels Service Dogs $2,000 Little River, SC, US Operating Fund 2017
Chicago Botanic Garden $1,500 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
Claremont Mckenna College $2,000 Claremont, CA, US Operating Fund 2017
Doctor's Without Borders $4,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2017
Helping Hand Veterans $2,000 York, PA, US Operating Fund 2017
Human Rights Watch $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2017
John Hopkins University $4,000 Baltimore, MD, US Operating Fund 2017
Misericordia $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
National Park Conservation Association $3,500 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2017
Patriot Paws $2,000 Rockwall, TX, US Operating Fund 2017
Usa For Unhcr The Un Refugee Agency $3,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2017
Writer's Theater $5,000 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
Aclu $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
American Red Cross $6,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Fund 2017
American Friends Of Beit Issie Shaprio $4,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2017
Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
Christopher House $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
Unicef $2,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2017
Homeboy Industries $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Operating Fund 2017
Gbplf One American Appeal $10,000 College Station, TX, US Operating Fund 2017
Community Alternatives Unlimited $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2017
Alzheimer's Association $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2016
Doctor's Without Borders $2,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2016
Glenkirk $2,000 Northbrook, IL, US Operatung Fund 2016
Misericordia $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2016
Writer's Theater $5,000 Glencoe, IL, US Operating Fund 2016
John Hopkins University $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Operating Fund 2016
American Cancer Society $2,500 Lincolnshire, IL, US Operating Fund 2016
Human Rights Watch $5,000 New York, NY, US Operating Fund 2016
Patriot Paws $2,000 Rockwall, TX, US Operating Fund 2016
Canine Angels Service Dogs $2,000 Little River, SC, US Operating Fund 2016
Helping Hand Veterans $2,000 York, PA, US Operating Fund 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Wolff Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3489719
Website N/A
Address 585 N BANK LN STE 3000 Lake Forest, IL 60045-5308

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Wolff Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Linda Wexler
Director Peggy Gutterman
Director Robert Wolff

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.