The Isidore & Patricia Wollowick
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a focus on health-related causes, particularly cancer research and support. It provides funding to various health charities, including cancer centers and hospitals, as well as organizations that support animal welfare and community initiatives. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to improving health outcomes and supporting vulnerable populations. While it primarily operates in Florida, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states, indicating a broader commitment to charitable causes beyond its immediate geographic area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or regional nonprofit working in health/cancer, animal welfare, or local community causes with an existing personal or institutional connection to the foundation or its board; comfortable receiving modest, one‑time grants in the low‑thousands.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on health or cancer-related services, animal welfare, or local community Jewish initiatives (all represented among past grantees).
- • A demonstrated presence or program work in Florida.
- • An existing relationship, referral, or introduction to a foundation director or trusted intermediary.
- • Budget needs that match modest grants (roughly $500–$4,000 historically).
Geography
Prior giving shows a concentration in Florida but included recipients in multiple other states in 2021; the footprint is regional/state‑centered rather than strictly local or national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a moderate number of independent recipients (14 distinct grantees in 2021 and 5 in 2022) across several mission areas, indicating a varied recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation's materials and default application explicitly state donations are pre‑selected and only preselected donations are accepted, and there is no visible public application path; based on that behavioral cue, unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
