Failing Henry Fund
Failing Henry Fund is a private foundation, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $252K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$140K
+7.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+7.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Failing Henry Fund reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Failing Henry Fund
Based on IRS filings
Failing Henry Fund is a private foundation, based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $252K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,115,283 | $2,011,058 | $2,032,105 |
| Revenue | $293,818 | $153,420 | $84,158 |
| Expenses | $189,191 | $173,275 | $185,464 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $145,685 | $135,081 | $145,234 |
| Net Investment Income | $252,349 | $114,037 | $54,993 |
| Distributable Amount | $144,006 | $131,605 | $137,957 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Good Samaritan Hospital Med Center ($17,500), Oregon Episcopal School ($17,500), Childrens Farm Homes Services Inc ($17,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MED CENTER PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| CHILDRENS FARM HOMES SERVICES INC PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| PORTLAND ART MUSEUM PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| WILLAMETTE VIEW INC PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MED FDN PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION EUGENE, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $17,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $40,393 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Failing Henry Fund?
As of 2024, Failing Henry Fund holds $2.1M in total assets with $294K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $140K in 2024.
Where does Failing Henry Fund operate?
Failing Henry Fund has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Failing Henry Fund award?
In 2024, Failing Henry Fund awarded 8 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Failing Henry Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Failing Henry Fund reported a distributable amount of $144K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Failing Henry Fund's EIN?
Failing Henry Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6021362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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