Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, New York, registered in 1982, with $2,015,339 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1600 East Ave Ste 701, Rochester, NY, 14610 EIN 22-2405596 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.0M
▼ 10.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$2.5M
Net assets
$21.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating103 mo reserves · -26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation: 103 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $21.9M
Operating margin
-26.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$21.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,015,339▼10.2% | $2,546,713▲24.1% | $21,919,236▼2.4% | $21,919,236▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $2,244,403▼40.6% | $2,052,033▲19.0% | $22,450,610▲0.9% | $22,450,610▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,778,571▲200% | $1,724,239▼18.2% | $22,258,240▲10.2% | $22,258,240▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,259,609▼40.1% | $2,108,762▲24.1% | $20,203,908▼4.0% | $20,203,908▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,101,643▲88.2% | $1,699,200▼5.6% | $21,053,061▲1.9% | $21,053,061▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,116,432▼19.1% | $1,800,271▼0.1% | $20,650,618▼3.2% | $20,650,618▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,379,735▲19.0% | $1,801,706▼2.5% | $21,334,457▼1.9% | $21,334,457▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,159,145▼37.5% | $1,847,021▲2.1% | $21,756,428▼3.1% | $21,756,428▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,853,607▲12.6% | $1,809,344▲10.6% | $22,444,304▲0.2% | $22,444,304▲0.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,645,496▲7.4% | $1,636,124▲0.3% | $22,400,041 | $22,400,041 | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,531,508▲237% | $1,630,811▼2.7% | $22,390,669▼0.4% | $22,390,669▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $454,739▼73.2% | $1,676,755▲4.4% | $22,489,972▼5.2% | $22,489,972▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,694,646 | $1,606,818▲6.3% | $23,711,988▲0.4% | $23,711,988▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,511,725▲39.0% | $23,624,160▼1.6% | $23,624,160▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,087,817 | $24,002,301 | $24,002,301 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2405596, based in Rochester, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation's EIN?
- Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2405596.
- How much revenue does Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation report?
- Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation reported $2,015,339 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation (EIN 22-2405596) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.