Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation gave $5.0M across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $456K), mostly in Texas. 45% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,012,900
- +62.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $455,718
- -55.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $200,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 612 Forest Bend Dr, Plano, TX 75025
Phone: (972) 517-8740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Texas Woman's University ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 21 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in Texas; the filing reports less than 1% to New York. The listed grants include one New York recipient, CurePSP, which received $6,750.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $81K; repeat grants $768K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $768K repeat.
- 27% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $251K (2020) to $5.0M (2022). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | Public Charity | $1,500,000 |
| Community Home for Adults Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $1,317,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $1,250,000 |
| Lumin Education Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $285,900 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $250,000 |
| Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $200,000 |
| The Holocaust Museum Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $150,000 |
| The Alcuin School Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| Communities Foundation Dallas, TX | Public Charity | $25,000 |
| Curepsp New York, NY | Public Charity | $6,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-17,641 | $5,021,416 | $5,012,900 | 11 | $5,012,900 | — | $45,096 |
| 2021 | $5,079,669 | $3,856,626 | $3,129,751 | $3,080,990 | 3 | — | $3,807,865 | $265,790 |
| 2020 | $4,371,440 | $691,278 | $328,298 | $251,406 | 7 | — | $614,386 | $310,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to charitable organizations, including education, social-service, health, and cultural organizations, as indicated by the recipients’ names and the grantee missions provided. Lumin Education says its mission is to transform education by starting young, involving parents, and creating learning environments that inspire children from all cultural and economic backgrounds. CurePSP says its mission is to raise awareness, build community, improve care, and find a cure for PSP, CBD, and MSA.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $5,012,900 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $3,250 to $1,500,000, with a median of $200,000.
The largest grants were $1,500,000 to Texas Woman’s University, $1,317,000 to Community Home for Adults, and $1,250,000 to Jewish Family Services. Other notable grants included $285,900 to Lumin Education, $250,000 to Visiting Nurse Association, $200,000 to Dallas Foundation, and $150,000 to The Holocaust Museum. Each was listed with the purpose “public charity.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Roberta Shapiro as president; John Broude as secretary; Michelle Devereux as vice president; and Katy Crowe and Barbara Devereux as trustees.
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation is led by Roberta Shapiro, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Roberta Shapiro
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Devereux
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katy Crowe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Broude
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Devereux
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation
How much does Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation give each year?
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation gave $5.0M across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $3.1M across 3 grants.
What is Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $200,000, and its average grant was $455,718, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation that year got $81K on average.
Where does Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation give grants?
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants).
Does Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (11 grants).
Who are Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Texas Woman's University ($1,500,000), Community Home for Adults ($1,317,000) and Jewish Family Services ($1,250,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations, including education, social-service, health, and cultural organizations, as indicated by the recipients’ names and the grantee missions provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2113885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Orien Woolf and Dr Jack Woolf Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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