The Wolfe Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Mateo, California · EIN 37-6027471 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$388K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
23% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Impact Inc | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| planned parenthood | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The African Library Project | Portola Valley, CA | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation | Port Washington, NY | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Camp Pendelton, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco | San Franciscoc, CA | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Reef | Key Largo, FL | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hope Services | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Services | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nine Lives Foundation | Redwood City, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Home and Senior Living Fdn | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Santa Clara County | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance | Oakland, CA | unrestricted | $500 |
| Mono Lake Committee | Lee Vining, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $30,010 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349100924
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6027471
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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