Philip W Woolwine
Philip W Woolwine is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $1K.
Philip W Woolwine at a glance
In short: Philip W Woolwine gave $100K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $50K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $100,274
- +1917.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $50,137
- +908.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $50,137
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Philip W Woolwine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Childrens Home Society ($50K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Philip W Woolwine gives
- Giving grew 4458% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $100K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Home Society Boise, ID | General Operating | $50,137 |
| Christian Childrens Home Boise Boise, ID | General Operating | $50,137 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,237 | $106,032 | $100,274 | 2 | $105,285 | $1,349 | $1,959 |
| 2022 | $105,324 | $3,177 | $10,680 | $4,970 | 1 | $6,870 | — | $5,793 |
| 2021 | $112,808 | $13,645 | $7,163 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $10,024 | $6,229 |
| 2020 | $106,271 | $9,369 | $7,885 | $2,200 | 2 | — | $5,742 | $5,481 |
| 2019 | $104,847 | $7,978 | $9,019 | $3,410 | 2 | — | $4,300 | $5,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip W Woolwine reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip W Woolwine's only listed officer is US Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $806 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $806, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Philip W Woolwine
How much does Philip W Woolwine give each year?
Philip W Woolwine gave $100K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
Where does Philip W Woolwine operate?
Philip W Woolwine has awarded grants in Idaho.
How much is Philip W Woolwine required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Philip W Woolwine reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Philip W Woolwine's EIN?
Philip W Woolwine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7343137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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