The Wolf Family Foundation concentrates its giving in the Cleveland area with a strong emphasis on health care systems and clinical capacity-building, alongside support for local social safety-net services and Jewish communal needs. A small number of large institutional gifts (notably to University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic) coexist with numerous mid- and small-sized grants to food banks, senior care, cultural and youth programs. The foundation favors near-term program support, capital/equipment funding, and targeted endowed awards that strengthen clinical excellence and community-serving nonprofits.
Wolf Family Foundation’s largest recent grant, an $805,000 award to University Hospitals Health Systems Inc, ties directly to an endowed master clinician role and a chair in cardiovascular excellence at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. That pattern captures the foundation’s core identity: it uses major institutional gifts to strengthen Cleveland health care infrastructure, while also supporting local safety-net services, Jewish communal needs, and select youth and cultural programs. In the recent record, health-related grants include support for hospital annual campaigns, innovation funds, telehealth expansion, and equipment purchases, alongside smaller awards that help community nonprofits with operating needs and special projects. The foundation’s giving is tightly centered in Greater Cleveland, with Cleveland-based organizations appearing repeatedly across the grant list. It has supported University Hospitals Health Systems Inc more than once, and it has also funded Cleveland Clinic Foundation for specific hospital equipment at Hillcrest Hospital. Outside health care, Wolf Family Foundation backs food access, senior services, community security, and local enrichment efforts through organizations such as Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc, Menorah Park, Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Urban Squash Cleveland, and Literary Cleveland. The result is a portfolio that combines large, targeted institutional support with a dense layer of smaller local grants.
Health care is the clearest theme in the grant record. In 2024, Wolf Family Foundation gave $56,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation for Hillcrest Hospital equipment, including Belmont infusion machines, an infuser, and a transport monitor. In 2023, it added $50,576 to the same institution for Belmont infusion machines, showing a practical emphasis on clinical capacity. The foundation also supports community food access. Its $135,000 grant to Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc funded a capital campaign, general support, and the Kids Backpack Program, linking infrastructure with direct food assistance. Jewish communal security and senior services are another recurring thread. Wolf Family Foundation awarded $45,000 to Menorah Park Foundation for the Joel Fox Fund and telehealth expansion, and $15,000 to Jewish Federation of Cleveland for a community security initiative and philanthropic fund program. Educational and youth enrichment grants appear too, including $35,000 to Literary Cleveland for the Cleveland Inkubator, residency programs, and scholarship programs.
$464K
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$551K
Most grants fall between $10K and $38K, with a median of $18K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$18K
75th Percentile
$38K
MOZELLE JACKSON
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Concentrated locally with a few very large institutional grants (one donor’s ~60% of total to University Hospitals) complemented by repeated mid-size and smaller grants to recurring grantees; funding mixes capital/equipment, annual campaign support, and programmatic/general operating dollars rather than wide geographic diversification.
Notable grantees: University Hospitals Health Systems Inc, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc, Menorah Park Foundation / Menorah Park Center for Senior Living, Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Wolf Family Foundation’s typical grant size is modest relative to a few standout institutional awards: the p25 is $10,000, the median is $17,500, and the p75 is $37,500. The distribution shows many grants clustered around $10,000 to $20,000, with occasional larger commitments for hospital and campaign support. The foundation also appears to repeat support for some recipients across years, including University Hospitals Health Systems Inc, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Menorah Park Foundation, Food Gatherers, Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, United Way of Greater Cleveland, Urban Squash Cleveland, Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and Playhouse Square Foundation. It is not a donor-advised fund or an individual-giving vehicle; it is a foundation making institutional grants rather than grants to individuals.
Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio, which accounts for 88% of grants in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is also Ohio. Cleveland appears repeatedly, along with Cleveland Heights and Chagrin Falls in the surrounding area. Outside Ohio, a smaller share of grants went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, including Food Gatherers and the Thrift Shop Association of Ann Arbor, and one grant went to Columbus, Ohio. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The recent record centers on health care institutions, especially Cleveland hospitals, along with food security organizations, Jewish community institutions, senior services, and local arts or youth programs. Examples include University Hospitals Health Systems Inc, Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc, Menorah Park Foundation, Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and Literary Cleveland.
Its grant-size distribution is relatively concentrated around smaller awards: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $17,500, and the 75th percentile is $37,500. Recent grants include both $10,000 awards and larger institutional gifts such as $135,000 and $805,000.
No. Ohio is the main giving state, with 88% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state, but the recent record also includes grants to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Columbus, Ohio. The grant list is entirely U.S.-based.
Yes. Health care is a major theme. Recent examples include $805,000 to University Hospitals Health Systems Inc for an endowed master clinician award and chair in cardiovascular excellence, $56,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation for Hillcrest Hospital equipment, and $45,000 to Menorah Park Foundation for telehealth expansion.
Several grants point to community needs outside health care. The foundation gave $135,000 to Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc for capital campaign work, general support, and the Kids Backpack Program; $15,000 to Jewish Federation of Cleveland for a community security initiative; and $10,000 to Urban Squash Cleveland for general support and the Racquets Rally.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $305,000 | 2026 | DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENT'S CHAIR, ENDOWED LECTURE AND EDUCATION FUND, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $26,160 | 2026 | HILLCREST HOSPITAL VASCULAR YASARGIL CLIPS |
| FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LITERARY CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | CLEVELAND INKUBATOR, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE, UKRAINE AND ETHIOPIA FUND |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $12,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| CONGREGATION OF TEMPLE SINAI INC | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT | $10,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| CHAGRIN VALLEY PHA HORSE SHOWS INC | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $55,000 | 2025 | ENDOWED MASTER CLINICIAN AWARD, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | HILLCREST HOSPITAL VASCULAR YASARGIL CLIPS |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $21,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE, UKRAINE RESPONSE FUND, CAMPAIGN |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MANDEL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF CLEVELAND | BEACHWOOD, OH | $14,000 | 2025 | ACQUISITION OF NEW PILATES EQUIPMENT, GENERAL SUPPORT |
| URBAN SQUASH CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT, RACQUETS RALLY |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | SUMMER CHILDRENS FEEDING PROGRAM |
| UNIVERSITY SCHOOL | HUNTING VALLEY, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GUND AUDITORIUM UPGRADES |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MENORAH PARK CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | HOSPICE - COMPASSIONATE CARE GIVER PROGRAM |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $805,000 | 2024 | ENDOWED MASTER CLINICIAN AWARD & CHAIR IN CARDIOVASCULAR EXCELLENCE, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $56,000 | 2024 | HILLCREST HOSPITAL: TWO BELMONT INFUSION MACHINES, ONE BELMONT INFUSER, AND ONE TRANSPORT MONITOR |
| LITERARY CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH | $35,000 | 2024 | CLEVELAND INKUBATOR, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS |
| MENORAH PARK CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | 2024 | DIRECTOR OF NURSING PROJECT |
| FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $20,000 | 2024 | ARENA RX APPLICATION AND MAINTENANCE, GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING PROGRAM |
| URBAN SQUASH CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT, RACQUETS RALLY |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $8,200 | 2024 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $135,000 | 2023 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL SUPPORT, KIDS BACKPACK PROGRAM |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $105,000 | 2023 | ENDOWED MASTER CLINICIAN AWARD, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, INNOVATION FUND WITHIN HARRINGTON HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,576 | 2023 | HILLCREST HOSPITAL: TWO BELMONT INFUSION MACHINES |
| MENORAH PARK FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $45,000 | 2023 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, JOEL FOX FUND, TELEHEALTH EXPANSION |
| FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $20,000 | 2023 | ARENA RX APPLICATION AND MAINTENANCE, GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE, PHILANTHROPIC FUND PROGRAM |
| WARRIOR MEDITATION FOUNDATION INC | COLUMBUS, OH | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THRIFT SHOP ASSOCIATION OF ANN ARBOR | ANN ARBOR, MI | $10,000 | 2023 | EMERGENCY FUND |
| URBAN SQUASH CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT, RACQUETS RALLY |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2023 | NONPROFIT LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $6,000 | 2023 | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN |
DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENT'S CHAIR, ENDOWED LECTURE AND EDUCATION FUND, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
LITERARY CLEVELAND
$25,000CLEVELAND INKUBATOR, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE, UKRAINE AND ETHIOPIA FUND
CONGREGATION OF TEMPLE SINAI INC
$10,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
CHAGRIN VALLEY PHA HORSE SHOWS INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ENDOWED MASTER CLINICIAN AWARD, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE, UKRAINE RESPONSE FUND, CAMPAIGN
ACQUISITION OF NEW PILATES EQUIPMENT, GENERAL SUPPORT
HOSPICE - COMPASSIONATE CARE GIVER PROGRAM
ENDOWED MASTER CLINICIAN AWARD & CHAIR IN CARDIOVASCULAR EXCELLENCE, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
HILLCREST HOSPITAL: TWO BELMONT INFUSION MACHINES, ONE BELMONT INFUSER, AND ONE TRANSPORT MONITOR
LITERARY CLEVELAND
$35,000CLEVELAND INKUBATOR, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
ARENA RX APPLICATION AND MAINTENANCE, GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL SUPPORT
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$10,000PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK INC
$135,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL SUPPORT, KIDS BACKPACK PROGRAM
ENDOWED MASTER CLINICIAN AWARD, RAINBOW BABIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, INNOVATION FUND WITHIN HARRINGTON HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE
HILLCREST HOSPITAL: TWO BELMONT INFUSION MACHINES
ARENA RX APPLICATION AND MAINTENANCE, GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, GENERAL SUPPORT
COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE, PHILANTHROPIC FUND PROGRAM
THRIFT SHOP ASSOCIATION OF ANN ARBOR
$10,000EMERGENCY FUND
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$10,000NONPROFIT LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND