Wolpoff Family Foundation Grant

The Wolpoff Family Foundation aims to attract, support, and motivate established organizations with a clear vision. To be considered established, an organization must have operated for at least 5 consecutive years. The foundation focuses on creating opportunities for learning, creativity, strengthening community ties, or advancing research. It enjoys supporting its community and may seek direct involvement with recipient organizations.

Type of Support

Overview

The Wolpoff Family Foundation funds programs primarily in Montgomery County, Maryland, benefiting local residents. These programs should encourage, support, or expand activities related to community service, arts & culture, career development, education, or medical research. Specifically, the foundation supports:

  • Community and food sufficiency initiatives to build vibrant communities and reduce hunger.
  • Workforce development programs that provide necessary training and skills for employment.
  • Arts and culture experiences that promote appreciation for diversity.
  • Medical and health research aimed at preventing and curing life-threatening diseases. The foundation focuses on projects with demonstrated need, clear definitions, and measurable outcomes within these areas but is open to considering requests outside these scopes if they align with its mission. Grant applications are by invitation only, with a maximum grant of $15,000 for first-time grantees.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
Preferred locations: MD (Montgomery County), All eligible locations: MD
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other
  • Must have been operational for at least 5 consecutive years
  • Grants are for launching new projects or programs, or expanding existing ones that align with the Wolpoff Family Foundation's mission

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking ongoing operating support
Those seeking endowment funds
Entities pursuing capital construction projects
Groups organizing fundraising campaigns or efforts to influence legislation or public elections
Applicants aiming to pay off existing debts or deficits
Individuals.
up to 15k

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadline
Feb 28, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)

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