The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski

Private foundation · Grantmaker Norman, OK EIN: 45-4101299

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski is a private foundation, based in Norman, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $53K.

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski at a glance

In short: The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski gave $115K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$115,000
-39.5% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
3
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$38,333
-39.5% vs 2024
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$1,135,421
+4.8% vs 2024
Primary geography
Oklahoma (57% 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 Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

University of Montana: $50KUniversity of Montana$50KChildren's Music Foundation: $50KChildren's Music Foundation$50KUniversity of OK Foundation: $15KUniversity of OK Foundation$15K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Montana ($50K). Together the top 3 received $115K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K6$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 10 (60%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

Oklahoma CityMissoulaNorman

How The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski gives

  • Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 189% 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

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2021 4 grants2022 0 grants2023 3 grants2024 3 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2025) to $224K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $115K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Montana Missoula, MTGeneral$50,000
Children's Music Foundation Oklahoma City, OKGeneral$50,000
University of OK Foundation Norman, OKGeneral$15,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$1,135,421$53,941$1,000$115,0003—$52,941$112,625
2024$1,083,266$60,881$194,319$190,0003$190,000$56,562$100,375
2023$1,216,185$51,847$3,541———$48,306$99,885
2022$1,167,879$53,946$226,815$224,0004$224,000$50,986$105,080
2021$1,340,748$50,018$1,955———$48,067$107,938

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Micheal Salem

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Paula Picek

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski

How much does The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski give each year?

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski gave $115K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 3 grants.

What is The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski's typical grant size?

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $38,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski give grants?

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski gives mostly in Oklahoma: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (43%).

Does The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski?

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.

How much is The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski reported a distributable amount of $113K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski's EIN?

The Louis C and Gail B Destwolinski's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4101299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
  5. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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