The Wolverine Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 51-0394484 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$29.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
73% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich Ct | Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $500,000 |
| N-Lorem Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | Medical research | $500,000 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Medical research | $293,500 |
| University Hospitals | Cleveland, OH | Medical research | $250,001 |
| Nyu Langone Health | New York, NY | Medical research | $250,000 |
| Boys Club of New York | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Educational | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Educational | $75,000 |
| The General Hospital Corporation | Somerville, MA | Medical research | $29,024 |
| Angel City Alliance | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Round Hill Scholarship Foundation | Greenwich, CT | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Honor Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | Reston, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Tuition Support Fund | Clementon, NJ | Educational | $25,000 |
| Silver Shield Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Services | Riverside, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| James B Lee Scholarship | Southampton, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| James C Ferrer Education Fund | Southampton, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Ussga Memorial Fund | Elmsford, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Westminster School | Simsbury, CT | Educational | $1,555 |
| Christ Church Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Charitable | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,302,180 | 23 |
| 2024 | $3,458,332 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,687,894 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622589349101262
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0394484
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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