Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation
Historical FunderSt Louis, Missouri · EIN 46-4519154 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$32.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HARLENE MARVIN WOOL FOUNDATION CO P |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 MARYVILLE CENTRE DRIVE SUITE, 105, ST LOUIS MO 63141 |
| Phone | 6365327824 |
| WOOLFOUNDATION@PLANCORP.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT THEWOOLFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANT-APPLICATIONS. THE APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR BY MAIL. |
| Deadlines | VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE. |
| Restrictions | *APPLICANTS MUST HAVE 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION FROM THE U.S. 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. 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | San Francisco, CA | Please see part xiv 3A for the purpose of the contribution. the current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified… | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Please see part xiv 3A for the purpose of the contribution. the current year contribution was provided to administer grants to qualified… | $125,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | St Louis, MO | To support the "creating the j for tomorrow" campaign | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research | Chicago, IL | Improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens' Services | St Louis, MO | Addressing community lifespan needs including clinical, prevention, direct and senior services | $50,000 |
| Little Bit Foundation | Olivette, MO | To provide essential support to disadvantaged children by partnering with st. louis schools | $50,000 |
| Miriam Foundation | St Louis, MO | To improve the quality of life for children with learning differences and their families | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities St Louis | St Louis, MO | Creating, finding, and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children | $50,000 |
| Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | St Louis, MO | To raise funds and awareness of ssm health cardinal glennon children's hospital | $50,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital | St Louis, MO | To support and encourage children's health care and related services | $50,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | St Louis, MO | Provide temporary care and shelter to children confronted with various life crises | $50,000 |
| St Louis University Athletics | St Louis, MO | To support the o'loughlin family champion center | $50,000 |
| Home Sweet Home | Maplewood, MO | To help connect nonprofit partners in st. louis with donated furniture and household items | $30,000 |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | St Louis, MO | To support charity care provided to patients of mercy hospitals | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield, MO | To improve the quality of life for local patients and the community | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of St Louis | Ellisville, MO | To transform the lives of children and adults through community programs | $20,000 |
| Backstoppers | Brentwood, MO | To provide financial and emotional support to spouses and dependent children of eligible public safety officers who have lost their lives… | $20,000 |
| Fathers & Families Support Center | St Louis, MO | Preparing fathers to take financial and emotional responsibility for their children | $20,000 |
| Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition | St Louis, MO | To provide recruitment, training, and retention of foster and adoptive parents | $20,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | St Louis, MO | To support advocacy and community service to improve quality of life and ensure rights and freedoms | $20,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | Maryland Heights, MO | To provide a continuum of care for medically complicated children | $20,000 |
| Room at the Inn | Bridgeton, MO | To respond to the needs of the homeless population | $20,000 |
| Safe Connections | St Louis, MO | To reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - St Louis | St Louis, MO | To provide hope and healing to children facing health difficulties | $20,000 |
| The Next Step | St Louis, MO | To provide tuition assistance to individuals in a recovery program | $20,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Boone, IA | To support all people with autism across the spectrum and throughout their lifespan. | $15,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | To restore, maintain, and sustain forest park in st. louis, missouri | $15,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | St Louis, MO | To support the st. louis arch and grounds, public space, and attractions surrounding it | $15,000 |
| Lydia's House Inc | St Louis, MO | To help end domestic violence by supporting abused adults and their children | $15,000 |
| Marygrove Child Center | Florissant, MO | To provide a safe home, compassionate care, and high-quality mental health services to children | $15,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | St Louis, MO | To share knowledge about plants and their environment | $15,000 |
| Operation Food Search | St Louis, MO | To nourish and educate those in need of food and nourishment | $15,000 |
| Promise Community Homes | St Louis, MO | Provide safe, affordable neighborhood homes for people with disabilities | $15,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Bridgeton, MO | To nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems | $15,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | St Louis, MO | To support the st. louis art museum and the arts | $15,000 |
| St Louis History Museum | St Louis, MO | Empower visitors to make the world a more tolerant place by rejecting all forms of hate and racism | $15,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | To ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning | $15,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | To enrich people's lives through the power of music | $15,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Foundation | St Louis, MO | To support the st. louis zoo and the preservation of animal wildlife | $15,000 |
| Care to Learn | Springfield, MO | To provide funding to meet emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs for students | $10,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | St Louis, MO | To support children undergoing treatment for, and survivors of, cancer and blood-related diseases | $10,000 |
| Healing Action | St Louis, MO | To combat commercial sexual exploitation through a multi-system approach | $10,000 |
| St Louis County Library Foundation | St Louis, MO | To support st. louis county libraries and to promote reading and literacy | $10,000 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis | St Louis, MO | To support the rescue of stray animals in the st. louis area | $10,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Kansas City, MO | To support the lives of homeless veterans | $10,000 |
| Almost Home | St Louis, MO | To strengthen our community by empowering moms to become self-sufficient | $5,000 |
| Childcare Aware of Missouri | St Louis, MO | To raise the quality of early child care educational experiences in missouri | $5,000 |
| Circle of Concern Food Pantry | Valley Park, MO | To feed the hungry and provide assistance to low-income families | $5,000 |
| Crown Center for Senior Living | St Louis, MO | To provide affordable housing and high-quality services dedicated to serving the aging population. | $5,000 |
| Equine-Assisted Therapy | Wildwood, MO | To provide therapeutic horsemanship experiences to persons with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Gateway to Hope | Maplewood, MO | To assist patients in accessing quality, timely, affordable breast healthcare | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Home English Learning Program | St Louis, MO | To empower immigrant families by providing in-home english language education and tools for effective navigation of the community. | $5,000 |
| International Institute St Louis | St Louis, MO | To help immigrants and their families be productive americans | $5,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | To support a nationally accredited institution focusing on local and regional history | $5,000 |
| Pathways to Independence | St Louis, MO | To transform the lives of single young women from disadvantaged backgrounds. | $5,000 |
| Provident Behavioral Health | St Louis, MO | Provide mental health services, particularly for underserved individuals in the community. | $5,000 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | St Louis, MO | To provide high-quality early childhood education, health support, family services, and advocacy for children and families. | $5,000 |
| St Louis Aquarium at Union Station Foundation | St Louis, MO | To promote conservation and educational programs ot underprivileged schools and communities. | $5,000 |
| St Louis Shakespeare Festival | St Louis, MO | To foster commnity and joy thorugh the shakespearean tradition of art for all. | $5,000 |
| The Bennett Project | Florissant, MO | To provide financial assistance to spouses and children of eligible first responders | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,550,000 | 60 |
| 2023 | $1,567,500 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349101608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4519154
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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