Erving and Joyce Wolf Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 36-4504334 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$250K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride Foundation | Telluride, CO | General fund | $100,000 |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Hampshire fund | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Menil Collection | Houston, TX | General fund | $25,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | General fund | $10,000 |
| School Year Abroad | North Andover, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $302,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612389349100111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4504334
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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