Private foundation · Henderson, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dale and Clarice Wolf Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 11 totaling $55K
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 18 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 11 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $220K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220K | $55K | 11 |
| 2024 | $155K | $50K | 10 |
| 2023 | $205K | $85K | 15 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- James WolfPresident secretary
- Glenda E LingoDirector
- Janet I WolfDirector
- Thomas M WolfDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support organizational goals
- Furthering goals of organization
- Further goals of institute
- Further expand organizations goals
- Exonerate innocent victims
- Supporting artists with business tools
- Support immigrant rights
- Support non commercial free public broadcasting
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Freedom School Partners | Nashville, Davidson County | Furthering goals of organization | $5,000 |
| Rahpah Institute | Nashville, Davidson County | Further goals of institute | $5,000 |
| International Boxing Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Support organizational goals | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Nashville, Davidson County | Further expand organizations goals | $5,000 |
| Family Reconciliation Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Support organizational goals | $5,000 |
| TN Innocence Project Brad Mac Lean | Nashville, Davidson County | Exonerate Innocent Victims | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Naturalist Program | Nashville, Davidson County | Furthering goals of organization | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Supporting artists with business tools | $5,000 |
| TN Immigration and Refugee Rights Coalition | Nashville, Davidson County | Support immigrant rights | $5,000 |
| Unheard Voices Outreach | Madison | Support organizational goals | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Broadcasting | Nashville, Davidson County | Support non commercial free public broadcasting | $5,000 |