Failing Henry Fund
Preselected recipients only
Failing Henry Fund is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$157,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,000 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 8 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $157,500 | 8 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Failing Henry Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Failing Henry Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 8 | $157,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence St Vincent Med Fdn | General operating | $35,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Med Center | General operating | $17,500 |
| Oregon Episcopal School | General operating | $17,500 |
| Childrens Farm Homes Services Inc | General operating | $17,500 |
| Portland Art Museum | General operating | $17,500 |
| Willamette View Inc | General operating | $17,500 |
| The Library Foundation | General operating | $17,500 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | General operating | $17,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Failing Henry Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Failing Henry Fund give?
$157,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Failing Henry Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Failing Henry Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.