Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-6728773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$957K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$25.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleo Institute Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $185,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $185,000 |
| Playing for Change Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| Armour Dance Theatre | Miami, FL | General support | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Underline Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $60,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners Inc | Manhattan Beach, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Bakehouse Art Complex Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $40,000 |
| The Education Fund | Miami Lakes, FL | General support | $40,000 |
| Miami Children's Museum Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $35,000 |
| Dade Heritage Trust Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $27,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $957,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $960,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $903,275 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103341
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6728773
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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