Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation
Accepts applications
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$32.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 54 | $30.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 60 | $32.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harlene Marvin Wool Foundation Co P 540 Maryville Centre Drive Suite, 105, St Louis, MO 63141 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (636) 532-7824, woolfoundation@plancorp.com |
| What to submit | Grant applications can be found on the foundation's website at thewoolfoundation.org/grant-applications. The applications may be submitted via email or by mail. |
| Deadlines | Visit the website for the grant application deadline. |
| Restrictions | *applicants must have 501(c)(3) determination from the U.S. Internal revenue service. *programs must operate within the united states, with preference to those focusing on the greater st. Louis area. *grants may be considered for operational funding, specific programs or projects and capital campaigns. Areas of exclusion: *individuals or individual sponsorships *existing endowments *political parties, candidates or activities *religious groups promoting a specific doctrine or doctrines *organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, or religion *international organizations *athletic teams *debt reduction |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 56 | $1.1 million |
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Please see part xiv 3a for the purpose of the contribution. The current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations including those that provide educational or health related services; and assist lower income and disadvantaged adults and children with health care or improving their economic position. | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Please see part xiv 3a for the purpose of the contribution. The current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations including those that provide educational or health related services; and assist lower income and disadvantaged adults and children with health care or improving their economic position. | $125,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | To support the "creating the j for tomorrow" campaign | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research | Improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens' Services | Addressing community lifespan needs including clinical, prevention, direct and senior services | $50,000 |
| Little Bit Foundation | To provide essential support to disadvantaged children by partnering with st. Louis schools | $50,000 |
| Miriam Foundation | To improve the quality of life for children with learning differences and their families | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities St Louis | Creating, finding, and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children | $50,000 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | To raise funds and awareness of ssm health cardinal glennon children's hospital | $50,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital | To support and encourage children's health care and related services | $50,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | Provide temporary care and shelter to children confronted with various life crises | $50,000 |
| St Louis University Athletics | To support the o'loughlin family champion center | $50,000 |
| Home Sweet Home | To help connect nonprofit partners in st. Louis with donated furniture and household items | $30,000 |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | To support charity care provided to patients of mercy hospitals | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Hospital | To improve the quality of life for local patients and the community | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of St Louis | To transform the lives of children and adults through community programs | $20,000 |
| Backstoppers | To provide financial and emotional support to spouses and dependent children of eligible public safety officers who have lost their lives or experienced catastrophic injuries in the line of duty. | $20,000 |
| Fathers & Families Support Center | Preparing fathers to take financial and emotional responsibility for their children | $20,000 |
| Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition | To provide recruitment, training, and retention of foster and adoptive parents | $20,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | To support advocacy and community service to improve quality of life and ensure rights and freedoms | $20,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | To provide a continuum of care for medically complicated children | $20,000 |
| Room at the Inn | To respond to the needs of the homeless population | $20,000 |
| Safe Connections | To reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - St Louis | To provide hope and healing to children facing health difficulties | $20,000 |
| The Next Step | To provide tuition assistance to individuals in a recovery program | $20,000 |
| Autism Speaks | To support all people with autism across the spectrum and throughout their lifespan. | $15,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | To restore, maintain, and sustain forest park in st. Louis, missouri | $15,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | To support the st. Louis arch and grounds, public space, and attractions surrounding it | $15,000 |
| Lydia's House Inc | To help end domestic violence by supporting abused adults and their children | $15,000 |
| Marygrove Child Center | To provide a safe home, compassionate care, and high-quality mental health services to children | $15,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | To share knowledge about plants and their environment | $15,000 |
| Operation Food Search | To nourish and educate those in need of food and nourishment | $15,000 |
| Promise Community Homes | Provide safe, affordable neighborhood homes for people with disabilities | $15,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | To nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems | $15,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | To support the st. Louis art museum and the arts | $15,000 |
| St Louis History Museum | Empower visitors to make the world a more tolerant place by rejecting all forms of hate and racism | $15,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | To ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning | $15,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To enrich people's lives through the power of music | $15,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Foundation | To support the st. Louis zoo and the preservation of animal wildlife | $15,000 |
| Care to Learn | To provide funding to meet emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs for students | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amye Carrigan
- Denise Wool
- Sandon Wool
Questions people ask
Does Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Visit the website for the grant application deadline..
How much does Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amye Carrigan (Trustee), Denise Wool (Trustee) and Sandon Wool (Trustee).
What does Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.