The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen is a private foundation, based in Henderson, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $654K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen at a glance
In short: The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen gave $18K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,868
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,467
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,184
- Total assets
- $654,403
- +160.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Discovery Children's Museum ($8K). Together the top 4 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 163% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $49K (2019). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Children's Museum Las Vegas, NV | Philanthropic support for children to have the opportunity to play, explore and dream big. | $7,500 |
| Opera Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Philanthropic support for the quality and impact of opera informances in schools, libraries, and community venues. | $5,868 |
| JJF Music Festival Hilton Head Island, SC | Philanthropic support for the donation of instruments to students in need. | $2,500 |
| Utah Symphony Utah Opera Salt Lake City, UT | Philanthropic support for the education and performance of music to connect the community. | $2,000 |
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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 | $654,403 | $438,498 | $26,099 | $17,868 | 4 | $21,504 | $23,493 | $13,230 |
| 2024 | $251,114 | $65,176 | $17,882 | $17,500 | 3 | $17,660 | $64,954 | $10,382 |
| 2023 | $207,159 | $-13,449 | $13,075 | $10,600 | 3 | $11,775 | $2,433 | $9,689 |
| 2022 | $187,675 | $23,650 | $24,137 | $23,500 | 4 | $23,746 | $3,259 | $11,392 |
| 2021 | $276,770 | $3,311 | $19,049 | $15,000 | 2 | — | $1,189 | $13,008 |
| 2020 | $252,173 | $5,129 | $16,570 | $15,250 | 3 | — | $4,267 | $12,430 |
| 2019 | $256,735 | $-2,829 | $53,554 | $48,610 | 4 | — | $3,123 | $13,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen's only listed officer is Bruce R. Woollen, Manager on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce R. Woollen
Manager
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen
How much does The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen give each year?
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen gave $18K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 3 grants.
What is The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen's typical grant size?
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen's median grant in 2025 was $4,184, and its average grant was $4,467, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen give grants?
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen gives mostly in Nevada: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (14%) and Utah (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen?
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen reported $654K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen's EIN?
The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1525369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Burce and Barbara Lee Woollen funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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