Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 59-2390240 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11.5M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$309.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $32,620.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | To serve as a direct support oranization, as defined in section 1004.70 of the florida statues, of miami dade college, which is legally… | $9,208,776 |
| University of Miami School of Medicine | Miami, FL | To fund medical education in south florida. | $1,146,797 |
| Miami Jewish Health Systems Inc | Miami, FL | To provide compassionate healthcare through a full range of quality services. | $573,398 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Inc | Miami Beach, FL | The medical center supervises and coordinates policies and fundraising activities and administers investments for entities of the mount… | $229,359 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | To strengthen miami through philanthropy, leadership, and community engagement. | $57,340 |
| Miami City Ballet | Miami Beach, FL | To produce and present world-class dance, train aspiring dancers through a distinctive blend of classical and balanchine techniques, and… | $50,000 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | To encourage, solicit, receive and administer gifts and bequests of property and funds for scientific, educational and charitable purposes… | $39,127 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | Orlando, FL | To assist children who have been severly burned while educating communities in ca & across the globe on how to prevent and treat burns. | $32,620 |
| Temple Beth Am | Pinecrest, FL | To embrace jewish life. | $31,325 |
| Artis-Naples Inc | Naples, FL | Dedicated to creating and presenting world-class visual and performing arts. through our multidisciplinary offerings, we inspire, educate,… | $25,000 |
| Florida House Washington DC Inc | Washington, DC | Florida house is the state embassy that connects, celbrates, and champions florida to the world. | $22,936 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Inc | Coral Gables, FL | To provide funds in the form of gifts, grants, and services to baptist health and other charitable organizations in furtherance of their… | $12,849 |
| Camillus House Inc | Miami, FL | Provide food, shelter & svcs to homeless/indigent. | $11,000 |
| American Friends of the Palazzo Ducale | Miami, FL | To raise funds and provide support for the restoration, preservation, and promotion of the palazzo ducale, likely with a focus on its… | $10,400 |
| American Journalism Project Inc | Washington, DC | A venture philanthropy dedicated to building non-profit local news across the united states. | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School Inc | North Miami, FL | To provide a rigorous college preparatory education with a relevant work-study experience to students of limited economic means, shaping… | $10,000 |
| Herman Ostrow School of Dentristy of Usc | Los Angeles, CA | To provide education, scholarship, and outreach that improves oral, dental, craniofacial, and general health. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Care | Miami, FL | To help provide the "extras" that make care special for teachers and students. | $5,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | New York, NY | To facilitate thoughtful, effective giving across borders. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases. | $5,000 |
| Adriene Arsht Center | Miami, FL | To create meaningful community-building experiences for the citizens of miami-dade county and south florida through active learning and… | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Center for the Arts Inc | Ketchum, ID | To enrich our community through transformative arts and educational experiences. | $2,500 |
| Bard Graduate Center | New York, NY | To support the study of the decorative arts, design history, and material culture. | $2,000 |
| The Education Fund | North Miami, FL | To promote education. | $2,000 |
| Various Public Charities (Charitable Contributions Reported on K1s) | Miami, FL | To provide assistance to charities. | $1,048 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Miami | Miami, FL | To educate the miami-dade community about down syndrome and promote positive acceptance of individuals with down syndrome. | $1,000 |
| Matt & Lisa Allen Family Foundation | Miami Shores, FL | To empower underserved youth in south florida by providing access to education, healthcare, and mentorship. | $1,000 |
| Pave Inc | Miami, FL | To give families a voice and a choice in the vision for education in washington, DC. | $1,000 |
| Stonewall Library and Archives Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To provide with cultural and educational resource center preserving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender heritage. | $1,000 |
| The Cleo Institute Inc | Miami, FL | To climate crisis education and advocacy. | $1,000 |
| The Grolier Club | New York, NY | To foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper, their art, history, production, and commerce. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,511,975 | 31 |
| 2023 | $11,155,991 | 38 |
| 2022 | $14,152,663 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640139349100829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2390240
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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