The Wrobel Family Foundation concentrates its giving on medical research and patient support for cancer, with large, unrestricted donations to national disease-focused nonprofits. Most grants are directed to a small set of high-profile health organizations — especially blood cancer and pediatric cancer causes — suggesting a philanthropic interest in life‑saving research and care rather than local or program-specific initiatives.
The Wrobel Family Foundation’s clearest pattern is concentrated support for cancer-related organizations, with repeated large donations to a few national nonprofits. Its biggest recent grants include $125,000 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and multiple six-figure gifts to St. Jude Children's Hospital, alongside ongoing support for Memorial Pancreatic Foundation. That mix points to an emphasis on disease-specific research, treatment, and patient support rather than broad community philanthropy. The foundation’s grant history also shows continuity. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society appears across 2023, 2024, and 2025, and St. Jude Children's Hospital receives repeated gifts in the same period. Memorial Pancreatic Foundation and Parkinsons Foundation also recur in the recent-grants list, suggesting multi-year relationships rather than isolated awards. Several grants are labeled simply as donations, and the funding often goes to established national health charities with recognizable missions. Alongside cancer work, the foundation’s active programs include support for Alzheimer’s disease research, Parkinson’s disease research, public broadcasting, disaster relief, and wounded veterans rehabilitation. The overall picture is of a family foundation using a compact grant portfolio to back medical research and selected mission-driven nonprofits at meaningful dollar levels.
Cancer research is the foundation’s core theme, shown by gifts to multiple disease-specific groups. In 2025, they gave $125,000 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Rye Brook, NY, and in 2024 they gave $50,000 to Memorial Pancreatic Foundation in Hollywood, FL. St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN received $55,000 in 2025, $50,000 in 2024, and $55,000 in 2023. The portfolio also extends into other medical-research and patient-support causes. Parkinsons Foundation in Miami, FL received $27,500 in 2024 and $15,000 in 2025. The foundation also supported Mackenzie's Mission in Great Falls, VA with $25,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and gave $20,000 in 2024 to Make a Wish Fdn in Phoenix, AZ. These grants show a mix of disease research, pediatric support, and nonprofit patient services.
Typical grants sit in a mid-five-figure range: p25 is $8,125, median is $16,000, and p75 is $25,000. The recent record also includes larger awards, with several gifts at $50,000 or above. Grantmaking appears recurring rather than one-off, with multiple recipients appearing in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation operates as a family foundation and gives through annual grant programs as well as named research and mission grants. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, and the grant size range listed across those programs is $5,000 to $25,000.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $25K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$25K
About 17% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a few national health charities; repeat multi-year or multiple gifts to the same organizations rather than many small or geographically diverse grants.
Notable grantees: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Pancreatic Foundation
Grantmaking is regional but heavily centered on a few U.S. locations. New York is the top state by grant count, while Virginia accounts for 17% of grants. Recent recipients also cluster in Florida, Tennessee, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Arizona, with repeated awards going to Rye Brook, NY; Memphis, TN; Hollywood and Miami, FL; and Great Falls and Fairfax, VA. All recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients.
The strongest pattern is cancer-related giving, especially adult blood cancer, pediatric cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Recent grants include $125,000 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, repeated gifts to St. Jude Children's Hospital, and support for Memorial Pancreatic Foundation. The active programs also name Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease research.
Yes. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; St. Jude Children's Hospital appears in all three years as well; and Mackenzie's Mission received $25,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. That suggests recurring relationships rather than one-time awards.
The typical grant size is $8,125 at the 25th percentile, $16,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. Several individual grants are larger, including $50,000 and $125,000 awards in the recent list.
Yes. Several active programs explicitly accept unsolicited applications, including Disaster Relief Grants, Research and Mission Grants, Medical Research Grants, Public Broadcasting System Grants, Wounded Veterans Rehabilitation Grants, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant, and the annual grant programs.
New York is the top state by grant count, and Virginia represents 17% of grants. Recent gifts also reached recipients in Florida, Tennessee, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Arizona.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Wrobel Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Public broadcasting organizations and other 501(c)(3) public charities. Projects must align with Foundation priorities; active tax-exempt status required.
Deadline: LOI deadline for annual consideration: Midnight ET, October 9.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations providing rehabilitation or services to wounded veterans. Active tax-exempt status required and demonstrable program results.
Deadline: Annual LOI deadline: Midnight ET, October 9.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in disaster relief work. Must have active tax-exempt status and demonstrate effective management and use of funds.
Deadline: LOI received by Midnight ET, October 9 for annual review.
Who can apply: Organizations must be US-based nonprofit public charities with active IRS 501(c)(3) status. Projects/programs must further the Foundation's missions. Preference given to organizations located in the D.C. metro area, Chicago, and Florida. The Foundation generally does not fund private foundations, for-profit companies, individuals, lobbying/political activity, organizations lacking active 501(c)(3) status, or grants for general operating purposes except in limited cases.
Deadline: Letters of inquiry accepted 24/7 but must be received no later than Midnight Eastern Time on October 9 for consideration in the annual granting cycle.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) confirmation letter; projects must further the Foundation's mission and demonstrate competent management and measurable results. Preference to organizations in the D.C. area, Chicago, and Florida. Generally not for general operating support.
Deadline: LOIs accepted anytime; for annual granting LOI deadline October 9 (annual).
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with IRS confirmation of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Projects and programs must further the foundation's missions. Preference is given to organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Chicago, and Florida. The foundation does not fund private foundations, for-profit companies, individuals, organizations promoting discrimination, lobbying or political activity, or organizations without active 501(c)(3) status.
Deadline: Letters of inquiry must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on October 9 for the annual granting process.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | Rye Brook, NY | $125,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $55,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MACKENZIE'S MISSION | GREAT FALLS, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MAKE A WISH FDN | Phoenix, AZ | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| YOUNG HEARTS FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| JOE DIMAGGIO HOSP - CONINE CENTER | Hollywood, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CHARLIES FUND | Great Barrington, MA | $15,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MEMORIAL PANCREATIC FOUNDATION | Hollywood, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| PARKINSONS FOUNDATION | Miami, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND | BOCA RATON, FL | $13,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION | McClean, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| FRIENDS OF THE IDF | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| GARY SINESE FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| KIDNESS ANGELS MATTER | BOCA RATON, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| V FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH | CARY, NC | $2,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CAMP KESEM | COVINA, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| THE BRAIN FOUNDATION | CENTREVILLE, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| LUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | Rye Brook, NY | $120,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| MEMORIAL PANCREATIC FOUNDATION | Hollywood, FL | $50,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| PARKINSONS FOUNDATION | Miami, FL | $27,500 | 2024 | DONATION |
| MACKENZIE'S MISSION | GREAT FALLS, VA | $25,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| JOE DIMAGGIO HOSP - CONINE CENTER | Hollywood, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| MAKE A WISH FDN | Phoenix, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND | BOCA RATON, FL | $17,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| CHARLIES FUND | Great Barrington, MA | $15,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| YOUNG HEARTS FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, VA | $15,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| THE LEGACY CLOSET | MARGATE, FL | $14,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION | McClean, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $7,500 | 2024 | DONATION |
| FRIENDS OF THE IDF | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMP | NEW HAVEN, CT | $2,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| V FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH | CARY, NC | $2,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| THE BRAIN FOUNDATION | CENTREVILLE, CA | $1,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| LUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | Rye Brook, NY | $120,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $55,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| MEMORIAL PANCREATIC FOUNDATION | Hollywood, FL | $40,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| MACKENZIE'S MISSION | GREAT FALLS, VA | $25,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| THE LEGACY CLOSET | MARGATE, FL | $22,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| JOE DIMAGGIO HOSP - CONINE CENTER | Hollywood, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| PARKINSONS FOUNDATION | Miami, FL | $20,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| YOUNG HEARTS FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, VA | $15,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| MAKE A WISH FDN | Phoenix, AZ | $12,240 | 2023 | DONATION |
| THE PAP CORPS | DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $7,500 | 2023 | DONATION |
| LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION | WOODBURY, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
| THE BRAIN FOUNDATION | CENTREVILLE, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | DONATION |
LUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
$125,000DONATION
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$55,000DONATION
MACKENZIE'S MISSION
$25,000DONATION
MAKE A WISH FDN
$20,000DONATION
YOUNG HEARTS FOUNDATION
$20,000DONATION
JOE DIMAGGIO HOSP - CONINE CENTER
$20,000DONATION
CHARLIES FUND
DONATION
MEMORIAL PANCREATIC FOUNDATION
$15,000DONATION
PARKINSONS FOUNDATION
$15,000DONATION
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
$13,000DONATION
MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION
$10,000DONATION
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
$10,000DONATION
FRIENDS OF THE IDF
$5,000DONATION
GARY SINESE FOUNDATION
$5,000DONATION
KIDNESS ANGELS MATTER
$3,000DONATION
V FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
$2,000DONATION
CAMP KESEM
$2,000DONATION
THE BRAIN FOUNDATION
$2,000DONATION
LUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
$120,000DONATION
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$50,000DONATION
MEMORIAL PANCREATIC FOUNDATION
$50,000DONATION
PARKINSONS FOUNDATION
$27,500DONATION
MACKENZIE'S MISSION
$25,000DONATION
JOE DIMAGGIO HOSP - CONINE CENTER
$20,000DONATION
MAKE A WISH FDN
$20,000DONATION
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
$17,000DONATION
CHARLIES FUND
$15,000DONATION
YOUNG HEARTS FOUNDATION
$15,000DONATION
THE LEGACY CLOSET
$14,000DONATION
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
$10,000DONATION
MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION
$7,500DONATION
FRIENDS OF THE IDF
$5,000DONATION
HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMP
$2,000DONATION
V FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
$2,000DONATION
THE BRAIN FOUNDATION
$1,000DONATION
LUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
$120,000DONATION
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$55,000DONATION
MEMORIAL PANCREATIC FOUNDATION
$40,000DONATION
MACKENZIE'S MISSION
$25,000DONATION
THE LEGACY CLOSET
$22,500DONATION
JOE DIMAGGIO HOSP - CONINE CENTER
$20,000DONATION
PARKINSONS FOUNDATION
$20,000DONATION
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
$15,000DONATION
YOUNG HEARTS FOUNDATION
$15,000DONATION
MAKE A WISH FDN
$12,240DONATION
THE PAP CORPS
$7,500DONATION
LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION
$5,000DONATION
THE BRAIN FOUNDATION
$1,000DONATION