The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation

The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada with $13.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$13.6Mtotal assets
2000IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation has awarded

17 grantees · $10.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • UNLV Foundation $10M
  • Spread the Word $25K
  • Safe Nest $25K
  • Cleveland Clinic $5K
  • Adams Place $5K
  • Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada $5K
  • The Shade Tree $3K
  • Sleep in Heavenly Peace $3K
  • Temple Beth Sholom $3K
  • FEAT of Southern Nevada $2K
  • The Animal Foundation $2K
  • Noah's Animal House $1K
  • Las Vegas Rescue Mission $1K
  • Ronald McDonald House $1K
  • Salvation Army $1K
  • SHARE Village $1K
  • Teach For America $500

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$335K
  • FY2020$101K
  • FY2021$995K
  • FY2022$10.1M

About The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersLas Vegas, Nevada
  • EIN880468356
  • IRS ruling2000

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation?

The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada with $13.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation?

The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation's EIN is 880468356. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation?

Private foundations like The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Mel & Ruth Wolzinger Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.