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Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation

Historical Funder

Rochester, New York · EIN 22-2405596 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$40.2M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $120,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactGRANT COMMITTEE
Address1600 EAST AVENUE SUITE 701, ROCHESTER NY 14610
Phone5854426900
Form and materialsGRANT APPLICATION AS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsONLY 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education4
  • Human Services4
  • Disability Services2
  • Faith-Based2
  • Mental Health2
  • Arts & Culture1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside New York.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Center of Greater RochesterRochester, NYCapital campaign$500,000
Center for Teen EmpowermentRochester, NYHeadquarter relocation$450,000
Mcc FoundationRochester, NYDowntown campus$250,000
Numerous Small Grants - DiscretionaryRochester, NYVarious specific programs$175,000
Jewish Senior LifeRochester, NYGreen house$162,000
Temple B'rith KodeshRochester, NYSchool education & classroom technology$128,600
Jewish Family ServicesRochester, NYCounseling/Aging ctr/food cupboard$120,000
Jewish Federation of RochesterRochester, NYAnnual campaign$50,000
Strong MuseumRochester, NYExpansion$50,000
Rochester Fringe FestivalRochester, NYTent$40,000
13 Thirty Cancer ConnectRochester, NYAdolescent cancer support$30,000
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NYGlass box reception area$30,000
Edceptional SchoolsRochester, NYReading initiative$25,000
GevaRochester, NYArts education$25,000
Gigi's Playhouse RochesterRochester, NYEmployment initiative$25,000
Little TheatreRochester, NYWindows$25,000
Rochester Speaker SeriesPittsford, NYSpeaker sponsor$25,000
Jewish Family ServicesRochester, NYFood cupboard$18,000
Jewish Community Center of Greater RochesterRochester, NYCamp seneca lake cabin repairs$10,000
Jewish Federation of RochesterRochester, NYLA fire$10,000
Mcc FoundationRochester, NYSponsorship$10,000
Congregation Shir ShalomBuffalo, NYScholarship in residence$7,000
Highland HospitalRochester, NYSponsorship$5,000
Trillium HealthRochester, NYSponsorship$5,000
East HouseRochester, NYSponsorship$2,600
Center for Teen EmpowermentRochester, NYSponsorship$1,000

Grants approved for future payment

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Center of Greater RochesterRochester, NYCapital campaign$1,000,000
Mcc FoundationRochester, NYDowntown campus$250,000
Jewish Senior LifeRochester, NYGreen house$166,000
Strong MuseumRochester, NYExpansion$150,000
Junior Acheivement of WnyAmherst, NYDiscovery center$100,000
Rochester Fringe FestivalRochester, NYTent$100,000
Little TheatreRochester, NYWindows$50,000
Jewish Family ServicesRochester, NYFood cupboard$40,000
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NYGlass box reception$30,000
Edceptional SchoolsRochester, NYReading initiative$25,000
Congregation Shir ShalomBuffalo, NYScholarship in residence$14,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$2,179,20037
2024$1,655,53430
2023$1,398,26737

Sources

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