The Wolfort Family Foundation concentrates sizable gifts to major institutional recipients in the Cleveland region, backing health care, cultural institutions, Jewish communal organizations and higher education. Grants are directed to well-established organizations (often via repeat awards) rather than grassroots groups, indicating a preference for large, institutional impact. Although the foundation is based in Naples, FL, most of its giving supports Cleveland-area beneficiaries.
Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of institutional grantees with multiple repeat awards; focused geographic tilt toward Cleveland-area organizations despite the foundation’s Naples address.
Wolfort Family Foundation’s largest recent gifts go to University Hospital of Cleveland, which received $100,000 in both 2024 and 2025 for general support and exempt-purpose support. That pattern points to a funder that backs established institutions with repeat awards rather than one-time project grants. Across the recent record, the foundation supports health care, higher education, Jewish communal life, cultural organizations, and some local Naples nonprofits, but the strongest throughline is sustained support for Cleveland-area institutions. Ohio University, The Cleveland Orchestra, and Cleveland Jewish Federation each received multiple grants across consecutive years, showing a steady relationship with recipients that already have scale and infrastructure. Case Western Reserve University and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center also appear in the recent list, reinforcing the foundation’s interest in large academic and medical institutions. The grant language is often broad, including “general support” and support “in carrying out their exempt purpose,” which suggests flexibility for recipient organizations. Although Wolfort Family Foundation is headquartered in Naples, its recent giving is centered far more often in Northeast Ohio, especially Cleveland and nearby communities. The foundation also makes smaller gifts outside that core region, but the major awards are directed to a relatively small set of institutions with recurring support over time.
Health and medical institutions are a central part of the foundation’s recent giving. University Hospital of Cleveland received $100,000 in 2025 for general support, and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center received $20,000 in 2023 to support its exempt purpose. Case Western Reserve University also appears with two grants, including $25,000 in 2025 for general support. Cultural and Jewish communal organizations are another visible area. The Cleveland Orchestra received $50,000 in 2025 for general support after prior grants of $50,050 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2023. Cleveland Jewish Federation received $37,000 in 2023, $35,000 in 2024, and $26,400 in 2025, showing repeated support over three years. Education also appears in the recent record. Ohio University received $55,000 in 2025 and $6,000 in 2024, while The Ohio University Foundation received $5,000 in 2023. The foundation also funded Hiram House Camp and National Runaway Safeline, indicating some support for youth-serving and crisis-response organizations.
$680K
$1.8M
$410K
$318K
Most grants fall between $150 and $5K, with a median of $900.
25th Percentile
$150
Median
$900
75th Percentile
$5K
About 19% of grants go to recipients in OH.
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Notable grantees: University Hospital of Cleveland, The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Jewish Federation, Ohio University
Grant sizes cluster at both ends of the range. The typical grant size is $150 at the 25th percentile, $900 at the median, and $5,000 at the 75th percentile, while the recent list also includes several six-figure awards. The foundation gives through general support and exempt-purpose support language, which appears repeatedly across recipients. Recurring awards are common. Multiple organizations appear in more than one year, including University Hospital of Cleveland, The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Jewish Federation, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio University, The Shul, Maltz Museum, and Ibu Foundation. The foundation is a family foundation, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. No application process is indicated in the provided data.
Grantmaking is national in scope, but the concentration is in Ohio. The top state by grant count is OH, and 19% of grants go to recipients in Florida, the headquarters state. Cleveland and Beachwood appear repeatedly, along with Athens, Pepper Pike, Moreland Hills, and Independence. Outside the U.S., there are no recipient countries in the recent grant data; all listed grants go to U.S. organizations.
The recent record shows repeated support for hospitals and health systems, higher education, cultural institutions, and Jewish communal organizations. Examples include University Hospital of Cleveland, Ohio University, The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Jewish Federation, Case Western Reserve University, and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including University Hospital of Cleveland in 2024 and 2025, The Cleveland Orchestra in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Cleveland Jewish Federation in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Ohio University and The Shul also received more than one grant.
The typical grant size is $150 at the 25th percentile, $900 at the median, and $5,000 at the 75th percentile. At the same time, the recent grant list includes larger awards such as $100,000 to University Hospital of Cleveland and $55,000 to Ohio University.
The top state by grant count is Ohio. Recent grants are heavily concentrated in Cleveland and nearby Ohio communities such as Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Moreland Hills, Athens, and Independence, while 19% of grants go to Florida recipients.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $55,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLEVELAND JEWISH FEDERATION | BEACHWOOD, OH | $26,400 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HIRAM HOUSE CAMP | MORELAND HILLS, OH | $11,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SHUL | PEPPER PIKE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MALTZ MUSEUM | BEACHWOOD, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| IBU FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR COLLIER CO | NAPLES, FL | $1,100 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NAPLES SHELTER FOR WOMEN | NAPLES, FL | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BREAKTHROUGH T1D | NEW YORK, NY | $750 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK | CLEVELAND, OH | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE CLEVELAND | PEPPER PIKE, OH | $250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MORELAND HILLS POLICE & EMPLOYEE FOUNDATION | MORELAND HILLS, OH | $250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OUR MOTHERS HOUSE | VENICE, FL | $200 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SWFL COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING | FORT MYERS, FL | $200 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK | BONITA SPRINGS, FL | $150 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOREVER R CHILDREN | AKRON, OH | $100 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WE'RE BRIDGING THE GAP | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $100 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHELTER THE PEOPLE CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $100 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE MOVEMENT PROJECT | FAIRVIEW PARK, OH | $100 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| University Hospital of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | $100,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,050 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| CLEVELAND JEWISH FEDERATION | BEACHWOOD, OH | $35,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | $25,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| The Musical Arts Assn | Cleveland, OH | $15,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | $6,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Ibu Foundation | Charleston, SC | $5,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Maltz Museum | Beachwood, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| The Shul | PEPPER PIKE, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Community Foundation for Collier Co | Naples, FL | $2,100 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Make-A-Wish Ohio | Independence, OH | $1,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Garquio Education Center | Chagrin Falls, OH | $1,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| The Shelter for Abused Women and Children | Naples, FL | $1,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| The Wonder Gardens | Bonita Springs, FL | $500 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Naples Shelter for Women | Naples, FL | $400 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | $250 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | $250 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Moreland Hills Police & Employee Foundation | Moreland Hills, OH | $250 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Laces of Love | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $200 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Alzheimer's Association of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | $200 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Champions for Learning Wings | Naples, FL | $150 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Partners for Breast Cancer | Fort Myers, FL | $150 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Teens with Purpose | Maple Heights, OH | $100 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Carmela Rose | Cleveland, OH | $100 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Hope for Kids Geauga | Chagrin Falls, OH | $100 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Life act | Chagrin Falls, OH | $100 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| First Tee Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | $100 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF CLEVELAND
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OHIO UNIVERSITY
$55,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CLEVELAND JEWISH FEDERATION
$26,400GENERAL SUPPORT
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HIRAM HOUSE CAMP
$11,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SHUL
GENERAL SUPPORT
MALTZ MUSEUM
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
IBU FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR COLLIER CO
$1,100GENERAL SUPPORT
NAPLES SHELTER FOR WOMEN
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BREAKTHROUGH T1D
$750GENERAL SUPPORT
GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE CLEVELAND
$250GENERAL SUPPORT
MORELAND HILLS POLICE & EMPLOYEE FOUNDATION
$250GENERAL SUPPORT
OUR MOTHERS HOUSE
$200GENERAL SUPPORT
SWFL COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
$200GENERAL SUPPORT
CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK
$150GENERAL SUPPORT
FOREVER R CHILDREN
$100GENERAL SUPPORT
WE'RE BRIDGING THE GAP
$100GENERAL SUPPORT
SHELTER THE PEOPLE CLEVELAND
$100GENERAL SUPPORT
THE MOVEMENT PROJECT
$100GENERAL SUPPORT
University Hospital of Cleveland
$100,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
$50,050TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
CLEVELAND JEWISH FEDERATION
$35,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Case Western Reserve University
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
The Musical Arts Assn
$15,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Ohio University
$6,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Ibu Foundation
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Maltz Museum
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
The Shul
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Community Foundation for Collier Co
$2,100TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Make-A-Wish Ohio
$1,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Garquio Education Center
$1,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
The Shelter for Abused Women and Children
$1,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
The Wonder Gardens
$500TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Naples Shelter for Women
$400TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
$250TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Tunnels to Towers Foundation
$250TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Moreland Hills Police & Employee Foundation
$250TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Laces of Love
$200TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Alzheimer's Association of Cleveland
$200TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Champions for Learning Wings
$150TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Partners for Breast Cancer
$150TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Teens with Purpose
$100TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Carmela Rose
$100TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Hope for Kids Geauga
$100TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Life act
$100TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
First Tee Cleveland
$100TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
$50,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE.