Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Programs must operate within the United States, with preference to those focusing on the Greater St.
  • Louis Area.
  • Grants may be considered for operational funding, specific programs or projects and capital campaigns.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Areas of Exclusion:Individuals or individual sponsorships
  • Not eligible: Existing endowments
  • Not eligible: Political parties, candidates or activities
  • Not eligible: Religious groups promoting a specific doctrine or doctrines
  • Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, or religion
  • Not eligible: International organizations
  • Not eligible: Athletic teams
  • Not eligible: Debt reduction

Overview

The Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in the St. Louis area that enhance lives through health, education, social services, and the arts. With a focus on empowering the economically disadvantaged, the foundation welcomes applications from 501(c)(3) organizations. Key priority areas include education, health and wellness, family and child empowerment, and cultural engagement, aiming to foster community growth and development.

The Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation welcomes grant applications from any 501(c)(3) organization that strives to make a positive impact in our community.
Focus Areas
The Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation supports organizations seeking to improve the lives of people in the St. Louis Community.
The approach to education should encompass the whole person including emotional, social and physical growth. Through our grant making, our foundation works with community-based organizations that engage and advance academic learning and skill building.Health & Wellness: Consistent with the mission of the Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation, funding is provided to ensure access to basic services that support the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities. Awareness, education, prevention, and treatment are key components that the Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation supports.Community & Cultural Engagement: The organizations receiving grants reflect the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening the lives of St. Louisans by developing and encouraging various cultural and community institutions and organizations, as well as providing activities that enrich the community and its beauty. Many of these institutions are at the forefront of their field and recognized far beyond the St. Louis region, elevating the entire local community.Family & Child Empowerment: The Foundation funds organizations that positively impact the health and wellbeing of children and their families. These organizations provide food and shelter, healthcare, educational support, and counseling services for families and children. An emphasis is placed on the needs of at-risk and under-resourced children and families with the goal of keeping kids safe and building strong family environments.

Eligibility

Applicants must have 501(c)(3) determination from the US Internal Revenue Service.
Programs must operate within the United States, with preference to those focusing on the Greater St. Louis Area.
Grants may be considered for operational funding, specific programs or projects and capital campaigns.

Ineligibility

Religious groups promoting a specific doctrine or doctrines
Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, or religion

What Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
60
Total given
$1.55M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,000–$250K
  • By dollars: Missouri 72%, California 16%, Ohio 8%. Top recipient cities: St. Louis, MO; Maplewood, MO; Bridgeton, MO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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  • Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund · Cincinnati, OH

    Please see part xiv 3a for the purpose of the contribution. the current year…

    $125K

  • Jewish Community Center · St Louis, MO

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    $100K

  • Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research · Chicago, IL

    Improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease

    $50K

  • Jewish Family & Childrens' Services · St Louis, MO

    Addressing community lifespan needs including clinical, prevention, direct and senior…

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Arts
  • Social services

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