Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-2405596
Foundation Overview
Based in Rochester, NY, Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation has awarded 288 grants totaling $17,392,879 to organizations in New York. Individual grants range from $100 to $600,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$17,392,879
Total Assets
$40,150,556
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Decline
-17%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 31%
8 of 26 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
New York
100% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Rochester (94%), Amherst (2%), Getzville (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+55%
Strong 55% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (76%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Thirty Cancer Connect | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Adolescent Cancer Support | 2025 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $450,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Headquarter Relocation | 2025 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $1,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom | $7,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarship In Residence | 2025 |
| East House | $2,600 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| Edceptional Schools | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Reading Initiative | 2025 |
| Geva | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Arts Education | 2025 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Rochester | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Employment Initiative | 2025 |
| Highland Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Camp Seneca Lake Cabin Repairs | 2025 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $500,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2025 |
| Jewish Family Services | $18,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Food Cupboard | 2025 |
| Jewish Family Services | $120,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Counseling/aging Ctr/food Cupboard | 2025 |
| Jewish Federation Of Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | La Fire | 2025 |
| Jewish Federation Of Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2025 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2025 |
| Little Theatre | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Windows | 2025 |
| Mcc Foundation | $250,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Downtown Campus | 2025 |
| Mcc Foundation | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $175,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2025 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $40,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Tent | 2025 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glass Box Reception Area | 2025 |
| Rochester Speaker Series | $25,000 | Pittsford, NY, US | Speaker Sponsor | 2025 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2025 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $128,600 | Rochester, NY, US | School Education & Classroom Technology | 2025 |
| Trillium Health | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2025 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Headquarter Relocation | 2024 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $7,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom | $7,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarship In Residence | 2024 |
| East House | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| George Eastman Museum | $120,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Concourse | 2024 |
| Greentopia | $35,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Friends Gardenaeri | 2024 |
| Highland Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Hillel At University Of Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $500,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Stabilization | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Iron Sword | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Services | $22,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Brighton Food Cupboard | 2024 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2024 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Wny | $33,334 | Amherst, NY, US | Discovery Center | 2024 |
| Mcc Foundation | $250,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Downtown Campus | 2024 |
| Mcc Foundation | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2024 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glass Box Reception Area | 2024 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2024 |
| Strong Museum | $2,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $1,200 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Trillium Health | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Wxxi | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | $40,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Headquarter Relocation | 2023 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom | $7,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarship In Residence | 2023 |
| East House | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| George Eastman Museum | $60,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Concourse | 2023 |
| Highland Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorshipsponsorship | 2023 |
| Hillel At University Of Rochester | $3,600 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Iron Sword | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Roc Strong | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Brighton Food Cupboard | 2023 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2023 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Wny | $33,333 | Amherst, NY, US | Discovery Center | 2023 |
| Lifespan | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Older Adult Program | 2023 |
| Mcc Foundation | $250,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Downtown Campus | 2023 |
| Mcc Foundation | $9,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| National Holocaust Inst | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Konar Fund | 2023 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $155,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2023 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glass Box Reception Area | 2023 |
| Rochester Prep Charter School | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2023 |
| Strong Museum | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Trillium Health | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Wxxi | $83,334 | Rochester, NY, US | Tower Reconstruction | 2023 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | $40,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Headquarter Relocation | 2023 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom | $7,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarship In Residence | 2023 |
| East House | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| George Eastman Museum | $60,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Concourse | 2023 |
| Highland Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorshipsponsorship | 2023 |
| Hillel At University Of Rochester | $3,600 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Iron Sword | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Roc Strong | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Brighton Food Cupboard | 2023 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2023 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Wny | $33,333 | Amherst, NY, US | Discovery Center | 2023 |
| Lifespan | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Older Adult Program | 2023 |
| Mcc Foundation | $250,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Downtown Campus | 2023 |
| Mcc Foundation | $9,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| National Holocaust Inst | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Konar Fund | 2023 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $155,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2023 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glass Box Reception Area | 2023 |
| Rochester Prep Charter School | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2023 |
| Strong Museum | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Trillium Health | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Wxxi | $83,334 | Rochester, NY, US | Tower Reconstruction | 2023 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | $40,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| East House | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| George Eastman Museum | $60,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Concourse | 2022 |
| Highland Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Hillel At University Of Rochester | $1,800 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $600,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $36,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Ukraine | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Roc Strong | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Brighton Food Cupboard | 2022 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2022 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Wny | $33,333 | Amherst, NY, US | Discovery Center | 2022 |
| Lifespan | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Older Adult Program | 2022 |
| Mcc Foundation | $250,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Downtown Campus | 2022 |
| Mcc Foundation | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Story Walk | 2022 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $145,100 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2022 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | $1,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glass Box Reception Area | 2022 |
| Rochester Prep Charter School | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2022 |
| Writers And Books | $19,405 | Rochester, NY, US | Campaign | 2022 |
| Wxxi | $83,333 | Rochester, NY, US | Tower Reconstruction | 2022 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | $40,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| East House | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| George Eastman Museum | $60,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Concourse | 2022 |
| Highland Hospital | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Hillel At University Of Rochester | $1,800 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $600,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $36,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Ukraine | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Roc Strong | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Brighton Food Cupboard | 2022 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2022 |
| Junior Acheivement Of Wny | $33,333 | Amherst, NY, US | Discovery Center | 2022 |
| Lifespan | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Older Adult Program | 2022 |
| Mcc Foundation | $250,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Downtown Campus | 2022 |
| Mcc Foundation | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Story Walk | 2022 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $145,100 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2022 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | $1,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glass Box Reception Area | 2022 |
| Rochester Prep Charter School | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2022 |
| Writers And Books | $19,405 | Rochester, NY, US | Campaign | 2022 |
| Wxxi | $83,333 | Rochester, NY, US | Tower Reconstruction | 2022 |
| George Eastman Museum | $60,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Concourse | 2021 |
| Rochester Prep Charter School | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $185,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Lifespan | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Older Adult Program | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2021 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2021 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Story Walk | 2021 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2021 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Atrium Renovation | 2021 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2021 |
| University Of Rochester | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Wolk Professorship | 2021 |
| Wxxi | $83,333 | Rochester, NY, US | Tower Reconstruction | 2021 |
| Wxxi | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Little Theatre | 2021 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| East House | $6,750 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2021 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2021 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Speech & Language | 2021 |
| Gilda's Club | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Software Application | 2021 |
| Highland Hospital | $33,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Patient Waiting Room | 2021 |
| Hillel Community Day School | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Camperships | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Gala Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Food Cupboard | 2021 |
| Mcc Foundation | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Gala Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Trillium Health | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Mobile Vaccination | 2021 |
| University Of Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Ureles Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $100 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2021 |
| George Eastman Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Concourse | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $500,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Emergency Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2020 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $162,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2020 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Story Walk | 2020 |
| Numerous Small Grants - Discretionary | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2020 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2020 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Atrium Renovation | 2020 |
| Strong Museum | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expansion | 2020 |
| University Of Rochester | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Wolk Professorship | 2020 |
| University Of Rochester | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Eastman Atrium Renovation | 2020 |
| Wxxi | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Little Theatre | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $2,600 | Rochester, NY, US | Gala | 2020 |
| Hillel Community Day School | $75,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Education Initiatives/covid Response | 2020 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $2,320 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2018 |
| Fostering Hope | $7,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2018 |
| Highland Hospital | $1,750 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2018 |
| East House | $2,850 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2018 |
| Junior Acheivement | $1,750 | Rochester, NY, US | Events Lounge | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $325,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $28,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2018 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Rochester | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Equipment Upgrades | 2018 |
| Lifespan | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Sibley Cafe | 2018 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2018 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Story Walk | 2018 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | $167,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Surgical Lab | 2018 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | $2,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2018 |
| Nazareth College | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glazer Arts Center | 2018 |
| Nazareth College | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Motion Lab | 2018 |
| Numerous Small Grants | $174,900 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2018 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $8,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2018 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Equipment Upgrades | 2018 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Atrium Renovation | 2018 |
| University Of Rochester | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Wolk Professorship | 2018 |
| University Of Rochestser | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Atrium Renovation | 2018 |
| Wxxi | $20,833 | Rochester, NY, US | Second Opinion - Opioid | 2018 |
| Hillel School | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Stem Lab | 2018 |
| Numerous Small Grants | $68,650 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Rochester Academy Of Science | $6,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Bureau Of Jewish Education | $10,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom | $7,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Scholar In Residence Program | 2017 |
| Daystar Kids | $12,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| East House | $4,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Geva Theatre | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Events Lounge | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $470,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Teen Leadership | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Of Greater Buffalo | $5,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $7,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $65,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Stop The Bleed | 2017 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | $4,700 | Williamsville, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Rochester | $5,333 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Green House | 2017 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Surgical Lab | 2017 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | $13,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Story Walk | 2017 |
| Nazareth College | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Glazer Arts Center | 2017 |
| Nazareth College | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Motion Lab | 2017 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | $6,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $24,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2017 |
| University Of Rochester | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Wold Professorship | 2017 |
| United Way | $6,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2017 |
| Unity Health Foundation | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Atrium Renovation | 2017 |
| University Of Rochestser | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Atrium Renovation | 2017 |
| Wxxi | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Arts In Focus | 2017 |
| Wxxi | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Second Opinion - Opioid | 2017 |
| Al Sigl Center | $1,250 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2016 |
| Bureau Of Jewish Education | $20,600 | Getzville, NY, US | Youth Program | 2016 |
| Bureau Of Jewish Education | $9,250 | Getzville, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Center For Teen Empowerment | $8,333 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Chabad Lubavitch | $4,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom | $7,000 | Williamsville, NY, US | Scholar In Residence Program & Various Specific Programs | 2016 |
| Daystar Kids | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2016 |
| E3 Rochester Inc | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Study/recruitment & Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| East House | $1,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2016 |
| East House | $3,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Geva Theatre | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Events Lounge | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Buffalo | $7,500 | Getzville, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $195,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Summerstage | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $3,200 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Rochester | $5,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Greater Rochester | $45,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2016 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Rochester | $3,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Jewish Senior Life | $7,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Memorial Art Gallery | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Story Walk | 2016 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | $13,250 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2016 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Surgical Lab | 2016 |
| Monroe Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Nazareth College | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Motion Lab | 2016 |
| Numerous Small Grants | $60,417 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Rochester Academy Of Science | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Rochester Fringe Festival | $7,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs | 2016 |
| Rochester Public Charter Partners | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Charter School Program | 2016 |
| Rochester Regional Health Fndn | $4,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Jewish Education | 2016 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | $19,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| United Way | $6,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Annual Campaign | 2016 |
| Unity Health Foundation | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Atrium Renovation | 2016 |
| University Of Rochester Medical Ctr | $7,500 | Rochester, NY, US | Various Specific Programs (d) | 2016 |
| University Of Rochester | $150,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Eastman Atrium Renovation | 2016 |
| University Of Rochester | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Wolk Professorship | 2016 |
| Wxxi | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Arts In Focus | 2016 |
| Wxxi | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Programming | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 22-2405596 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1600 EAST AVE STE 701 Rochester, NY 14610-1629 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Louis S & Molly B Wolk Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | David M Wolk |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Marvin L Wolk |
| Vice Chairman | Alvin L Ureles Md |
| Co-chair - Grants | Michael B Berger |
| Co-chair - Grants | Harold Samloff |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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