Wolfen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 95-4745065 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$48.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Wilshire Blvd Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $156,000 |
| Big Sunday | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| UCLA Hillel | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Go Campaign | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater LA | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| LA Goal | Culver City, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel | New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Hillel | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Penn Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Commitee | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| LA Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lacma Annual Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Van Nuys, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lafla | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Moca | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| News Literacy Project | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Ctr for Performing Arts | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,198,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $1,085,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4745065
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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