Bull Henry W Foundation
Bull Henry W Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including performing-arts groups, a land-conservation organization, a chimpanzee sanctuary, and a foundation funding Parkinson’s disease research.
Bull Henry W Foundation at a glance
In short: Bull Henry W Foundation gave $652K across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $651,960
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,467
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,562,644
- -6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (36 of 77, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bull Henry W Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact US Bank N.A. and submit the letter described above.
- Review Cycle
- April 1 and September 1.
- Deadline
- April 1 and September 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank N A
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (858) 410-0986
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bull Henry W Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NYC Dance Alliance Foundation Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
340 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 338 grants of 340 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to New Jersey, 3% to Washington, and 2% each to Colorado and Vermont. These figures describe the reported distribution of grant dollars by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bull Henry W Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 36 of 77 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $492K (2021) to $652K (2025). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $652K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Dance Alliance Foundation Inc West New York, NJ | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society Palm Springs, CA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Dezart Performs Palm Springs, CA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Desert Mountains Palm Desert, CA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest CLE Elum, WA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $18,000 |
| SB Act Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,562,644 | $370,331 | $709,270 | $651,960 | 77 | $658,029 | $323,766 | $698,880 |
| 2024 | $4,884,083 | $353,945 | $670,703 | $615,293 | 74 | $621,844 | $309,343 | $651,593 |
| 2023 | $5,200,843 | $317,821 | $609,027 | $563,791 | 74 | $569,282 | $282,113 | $598,968 |
| 2022 | $5,487,396 | $286,373 | $648,209 | $607,500 | 74 | $618,877 | $258,102 | $602,445 |
| 2021 | $5,826,292 | $257,528 | $539,327 | $491,500 | 41 | $503,512 | $225,915 | $602,471 |
| 2020 | $6,129,333 | $546,631 | $553,613 | $505,000 | 61 | — | $517,862 | $511,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bull Henry W Foundation reported a distributable amount of $699K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Dezart Performs describes its work as providing an artistic home for bold and cutting-edge plays in the Coachella Valley. Friends of the Desert Mountains says it works to preserve land and support education, conservation, and research in the Coachella Valley. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest describes its mission as providing lifetime care for chimpanzees and educating the public about primates. The Michael J. Fox Foundation says it funds research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improved therapies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $615,293. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $45,000 to Dezart Performs for general operating support. Other listed grants included $40,000 to New York City Dance Alliance and $20,000 each to Friends of the Desert Mountains, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Opera San Luis Obispo, and Hillside, all for general operating support. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 77 grants totaling $651,960.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its application instructions call for a letter stating the organization’s name, purpose, and exempt status; the provided wording ends with “and how the.” The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter Loster as co-trustee and US Bank N.A. as trustee.
Bull Henry W Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter Loster
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $17K (2025)
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$33K (2024) → $35K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Roy G. Gaskin (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to US Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bull Henry W Foundation
How much does Bull Henry W Foundation give each year?
Bull Henry W Foundation gave $652K across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $615K across 74 grants.
What is Bull Henry W Foundation's typical grant size?
Bull Henry W Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,467, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bull Henry W Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Bull Henry W Foundation give grants?
Bull Henry W Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (31 grants), San Luis Obispo, CA (3 grants), Palm Springs, CA (2 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does Bull Henry W Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Bull Henry W Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (76 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bull Henry W Foundation's largest grantees?
Bull Henry W Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NYC Dance Alliance Foundation Inc ($40,000), Palm Springs International Film Society ($40,000) and Dezart Performs ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bull Henry W Foundation?
Bull Henry W Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $658K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $699K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bull Henry W Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Dezart Performs describes its work as providing an artistic home for bold and cutting-edge plays in the Coachella Valley. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bull Henry W Foundation?
Contact US Bank N.A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bull Henry W Foundation's EIN?
Bull Henry W Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6062058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bull Henry W Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bull-henry-w-foundation-morg_328a0a4ac387493a8bc7d406fa7b0306
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