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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 59-2390240

Mitchell Wolfson Sr Foundation

A private foundation in Miami, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 30 grants and $11.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Feb 28, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $11,511,975

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $267,334,683
  • Tax year 2023

    $11,155,991

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $234,892,150
  • Tax year 2022

    $14,152,663

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $252,085,869
  • Tax year 2021

    $10,275,329

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $245,881,118
  • Tax year 2020

    $11,098,088

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $210,215,442

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Miami Dade College Foundation IncMiami, FL

    To serve as a direct support oranization, as defined in section 1004.70 of the florida statues, of miami dade college, which is legally separate but financially accountable to the college.

    $9,208,776
  2. University of Miami School of MedicineMiami, FL

    To fund medical education in south florida.

    $1,146,797
  3. Miami Jewish Health Systems IncMiami, FL

    To provide compassionate healthcare through a full range of quality services.

    $573,398
  4. Mount Sinai Medical Center IncMiami Beach, FL

    The medical center supervises and coordinates policies and fundraising activities and administers investments for entities of the mount sinai health system, inc.

    $229,359
  5. The Miami Foundation IncMiami, FL

    To strengthen miami through philanthropy, leadership, and community engagement.

    $57,340
  6. Miami City BalletMiami Beach, FL

    To produce and present world-class dance, train aspiring dancers through a distinctive blend of classical and balanchine techniques, and make dance accessible through community engagement and education programs.

    $50,000
  7. Florida International University Foundation IncMiami, FL

    To encourage, solicit, receive and administer gifts and bequests of property and funds for scientific, educational and charitable purposes for fiu and its objectives.

    $39,127
  8. Childrens Burn FoundationOrlando, FL

    To assist children who have been severly burned while educating communities in ca & across the globe on how to prevent and treat burns.

    $32,620
  9. Temple Beth AmPinecrest, FL

    To embrace jewish life.

    $31,325
  10. Artis-Naples IncNaples, FL

    Dedicated to creating and presenting world-class visual and performing arts. Through our multidisciplinary offerings, we inspire, educate, and entertain to engage and enrich the growing and diversifying community.

    $25,000
  11. Florida House Washington DC IncWashington, DC

    Florida house is the state embassy that connects, celbrates, and champions florida to the world.

    $22,936
  12. Baptist Health Foundation IncCoral Gables, FL

    To provide funds in the form of gifts, grants, and services to baptist health and other charitable organizations in furtherance of their scientific, literary, and education purposes.

    $12,849
  13. Camillus House IncMiami, FL

    Provide food, shelter & SVCS to homeless/indigent.

    $11,000
  14. American Friends of the Palazzo DucaleMiami, FL

    To raise funds and provide support for the restoration, preservation, and promotion of the palazzo ducale, likely with a focus on its historical and cultural significance.

    $10,400
  15. American Journalism Project IncWashington, DC

    A venture philanthropy dedicated to building non-profit local news across the united states.

    $10,000
  16. Cristo Rey Miami High School IncNorth Miami, FL

    To provide a rigorous college preparatory education with a relevant work-study experience to students of limited economic means, shaping them into young men and women of faith, purpose, and service who are prepared for college and careers.

    $10,000
  17. Herman Ostrow School of Dentristy of USCLos Angeles, CA

    To provide education, scholarship, and outreach that improves oral, dental, craniofacial, and general health.

    $10,000
  18. Friends of CareMiami, FL

    To help provide the "extras" that make care special for teachers and students.

    $5,000
  19. Myriad USA IncNew York, NY

    To facilitate thoughtful, effective giving across borders.

    $5,000
  20. St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases.

    $5,000
  21. Adriene Arsht CenterMiami, FL

    To create meaningful community-building experiences for the citizens of miami-dade county and south florida through active learning and live theatrical experiences.

    $2,500
  22. Sun Valley Center for the Arts IncKetchum, ID

    To enrich our community through transformative arts and educational experiences.

    $2,500
  23. Bard Graduate CenterNew York, NY

    To support the study of the decorative arts, design history, and material culture.

    $2,000
  24. The Education FundNorth Miami, FL

    To promote education.

    $2,000
  25. This return lists its grants in an attachment that is not in the IRS e-file: $1,048 in all.

  26. Down Syndrome Association of MiamiMiami, FL

    To educate the miami-dade community about down syndrome and promote positive acceptance of individuals with down syndrome.

    $1,000
  27. Matt & Lisa Allen Family FoundationMiami Shores, FL

    To empower underserved youth in south florida by providing access to education, healthcare, and mentorship.

    $1,000
  28. Pave IncMiami, FL

    To give families a voice and a choice in the vision for education in washington, DC.

    $1,000
  29. Stonewall Library and Archives IncFt Lauderdale, FL

    To provide with cultural and educational resource center preserving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender heritage.

    $1,000
  30. The Cleo Institute IncMiami, FL

    To climate crisis education and advocacy.

    $1,000
  31. The Grolier ClubNew York, NY

    To foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper, their art, history, production, and commerce.

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $9,257,90390% of the total
  2. Human services1 grant $573,3986% of the total
  3. Mutual benefit1 grant $229,3592% of the total
  4. Arts and culture4 grants $95,400<1% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $58,340<1% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $22,936<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $12,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida22 grants $11,452,491
  2. District of Columbia2 grants $32,936
  3. California1 grant $10,000
  4. New York3 grants $8,000
  5. Tennessee1 grant $5,000
  6. Idaho1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Louis Wolfson IIITRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $120,000
  • Mitchell Wolfson JrTRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $115,000
  • Joseph T NatoliTRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $115,000
  • Lynda Wolfson FadelTRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $115,000
  • Amita K SchultesTRUSTEE Hours 25Pay $200,000
  • Jeri Louise Waxenberg WolfsonTRUSTEE Hours 15Pay $115,000

The return

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