Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation Grant

Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation
Last Updated: May 20, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

Our Mission The Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation distributes funds to non-profit organizations that enrich lives through health, education, social services and the arts. The Foundation supports St. Louis area organizations that empower and assist people to help themselves. We believe in helping the economically disadvantaged and those in need. Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation Grant 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. We do this by focusing on four areas, which we believe will make a measurable difference in our community; Education, Health & Wellness, Family & Child Empowerment, and Cultural Engagement. Education: Our educational focus is to equip underserved individuals and families with the services and skills needed to promote life-long learning and achievement. 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. Our emphasis is on supporting basic needs such as food and shelter as well as prenatal care, education, mental health, child welfare, youth services, and access to primary health care. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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

Areas of Exclusion:Individuals or individual sponsorships Existing endowments Political parties, candidates or activities Religious groups promoting a specific doctrine or doctrines Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, or religion International organizations Athletic teams Debt reduction