Louis E. Wolfson Foundation
EIN 046053295 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2022
$4.3M
12 grants · $715K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$315K
typical big bets · $308K–$365K
grant size
67%
deep partner · 4/6 multi-year
repeat
$515K
Assets (2025)
6
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
HEATHER K FARQUHARSON
Phone
(617) 431-9788
Deadlines
THERE ARE NO FORMAL DEADLINES THOUGH GRANTS ARE GENERALLY PAID IN LATE SUMMER AND IN LATE DEC OR JAN
How to Apply
NO PARTICULAR FORM IS REQUIRED AND APPLICATION MAY BE MADE BY LETTER. THE LETTER SHOULD CONTAIN A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PROPOSAL AND SHOULD INCLUDE SUPPORTING MATERIALS.
Restrictions
UNDER THE TERMS OF THE GOVERNING INSTRUMENT, TWO-THIRDS OF FOUNDATION INCOME IS RESTRICTED FOR THE SUPPORT OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS AT BOSTON UNIVERSTIY, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, AND TUFTS UNIVERSITY. REMAINING GRANTS GENERALLY ARE RESTRICTED TO SUPPORTING THE MEDICAL EDUCATION OF M.D.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $900K | $18.2M | $1.2M | 3 |
| 2018 | $960K | $18.2M | $1.1M | 3 |
| 2019 | N/A | $18.1M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2020 | $930K | $17.1M | $1.2M | 3 |
| 2022 | $1.5M | $16.8M | $1.5M | 3 |
| 2024 | N/A | $510K | $19K | N/A |
| 2025 | N/A | $515K | $17K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 12 grants on record
Minimum
$300K
25th Pctl
$308K
Median
$315K
Average
$358K
75th Pctl
$365K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (12 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Universtiy School | Boston, MA | $500,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERV | 2022 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | $500,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERV | 2022 |
| Tufts University School O | Boston, MA | $500,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERV | 2022 |
| Boston Universtiy School of Medicine | Boston, MA | $320,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERVING STUDENTS AT ITS MEDICAL SCHOOL. | 2018 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | $320,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERVING STUDENTS AT ITS MEDICAL SCHOOL. | 2018 |
| Tufts University School of Medicine | Boston, MA | $320,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERVING STUDENTS AT ITS MEDICAL SCHOOL. | 2018 |
| Boston Universtiy School | Boston, MA | $310,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERV | 2020 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | $310,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERV | 2020 |
| Tufts University School O | Boston, MA | $310,000 | TO PROVIDE LOANS TO NEEDY AND DESERV | 2020 |
| Boston University School of Medicine | Boston, MA | $300,000 | TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST LOANS FOR FUNDING MEDICAL ED | 2017 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | $300,000 | TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST LOANS FOR FUNDING MEDICAL ED | 2017 |
| Tufts University School of Medicine | Boston, MA | $300,000 | TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST LOANS FOR FUNDING MEDICAL ED | 2017 |
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