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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jim and Elaine Wolf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to engage through established connections. Organizations interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate potential engagement.

Total Funding Given
$210.5K
2025
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
82%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.7K
D
Debra Parmet
Board Member
S
Susan Wolf
Board Member
J
James Jay Wolf
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION?
No. JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION give?
JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $211 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT CENTER, and RESTORING DIGNITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION?
JIM AND ELAINE WOLF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.