Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation
The Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Missouri. Created by Marvin and Harlene Wool in 2013, it distributes funds to nonprofit organizations that enrich lives through health, education, social services, and the arts, with support focused on the an individual recipient area and people who are economically disadvantaged or otherwise in need.
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation at a glance
In short: Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation gave $1.6M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Missouri. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,550,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,833
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $22,870,179
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (12 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website provides an online application, and its filing says applications may also be submitted by email or mail. Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) determination, and programs must operate within the United States. The foundation may consider requests for operational funding, specific programs or projects, and capital campaigns. Exclusions include individuals or individual sponsorships; existing endowments; political parties, candidates, or activities; religious groups promoting a specific doctrine or doctrines; organizations that discriminate on specified grounds; international organizations; athletic teams; and debt reduction.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s grant application lists an annual application deadline of September 3. Its filing directs applicants to the website for the grant application deadline.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s grant application lists an annual application deadline of September 3.
- Contact
Application contact: Harlene Marvin Wool Foundation Co P
Mailing address: 540 Maryville Centre Drive Suite, 105, St Louis, MO 63141
Phone: (636) 532-7824
Email: woolfoundation@plancorp.com
Website: https://thewoolfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation
Who Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($250K). Together the top 10 received $825K.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 235 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states a preference for programs focused on the an individual recipient area, while allowing programs operating elsewhere in the United States. In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients, 16% to California, 8% to Ohio, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 60 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2020) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | 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 Cincinnati, OH | 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 St. Louis, MO | To support the "creating the j for tomorrow" campaign | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Chicago, IL | Improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens' Services St. Louis, MO | Addressing community lifespan needs including clinical, prevention, direct and senior services | $50,000 |
| Little Bit Foundation Olivette, MO | To provide essential support to disadvantaged children by partnering with st. Louis schools | $50,000 |
| Miriam Foundation St. Louis, MO | To improve the quality of life for children with learning differences and their families | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities St Louis St. Louis, MO | Creating, finding, and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children | $50,000 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO | To raise funds and awareness of ssm health cardinal glennon children's hospital | $50,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO | To support and encourage children's health care and related services | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,870,179 | $1,022,052 | $1,693,836 | $1,550,000 | 60 | $1,558,213 | $899,343 | $1,572,540 |
| 2023 | $23,472,069 | $442,927 | $1,680,725 | $1,567,500 | 54 | $1,577,291 | $654,133 | $1,428,377 |
| 2022 | $24,585,547 | $1,081,926 | $1,736,634 | $1,597,500 | 52 | $1,603,206 | $969,498 | $1,456,833 |
| 2021 | $25,240,255 | $1,424,228 | $1,355,927 | $1,250,000 | 45 | $1,250,000 | $1,283,879 | $1,560,392 |
| 2020 | $25,676,267 | $656,660 | $712,518 | $600,000 | 24 | — | $495,483 | $1,242,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to distribute funds to nonprofit organizations that enrich lives through health, education, social services, and the arts. It supports St. Louis-area organizations that empower and assist people to help themselves, and says it believes in helping economically disadvantaged people and others in need.
Its stated priorities include lifelong learning and skill-building; access to basic health and wellness services; support for children and families; and cultural and community organizations. The foundation’s application asks applicants to identify which of its objectives a project addresses, and accepts requests for capital campaigns, project support (including programming), general operating support, or other purposes.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 illustrate the range of its grantees. The Jewish Community Center describes its mission as enriching lives, building community, promoting inclusivity, and creating meaningful Jewish experiences. The Miriam Foundation says it empowers students with learning differences through specialized education. An individual recipient Crisis Nursery describes its work as providing temporary care and shelter to children facing life crises and emergency support and referrals to families. The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research describes its mission as finding a cure and improving patient care through research, education, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $1,550,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $15,000. The two largest contributions went to Schwab Charitable Fund ($250,000) and Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($125,000); the filing says these contributions were provided to administer grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, including organizations providing educational or health-related services and assistance to lower-income and disadvantaged adults and children. Other notable grants included $100,000 to the Jewish Community Center for its “Creating the J for Tomorrow” campaign, and $50,000 each to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, Little Bit Foundation, Miriam Foundation, Ronald McDonald an individual recipient, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, an individual recipient Children’s Hospital, an individual recipient Crisis Nursery, and St. Louis University Athletics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amye Carrigan, Denise Wool, and Sandon Wool as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies them as the children of Marvin and Harlene Wool and says the family continues their philanthropic legacy.
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amye Carrigan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Wool
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandon Wool
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation
How much does Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation give each year?
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation gave $1.6M across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 54 grants.
What is Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's typical grant size?
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,833, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation give grants?
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (41 grants), Maplewood, MO (2 grants), Bridgeton, MO (2 grants) and Florissant, MO (2 grants).
Does Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's largest grantees?
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($250,000), Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($125,000) and Jewish Community Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation?
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to distribute funds to nonprofit organizations that enrich lives through health, education, social services, and the arts. It supports St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation?
The foundation’s website provides an online application, and its filing says applications may also be submitted by email or mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's EIN?
Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4519154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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