Private foundation · EIN 95-6062058 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Henry W Bull Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (April 1st and september 1st) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 77 grants paid, $652K total, median $5,000. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
77
$652K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
See below
April 1st and september 1st
Assets
$4.6M

How to apply

A letter stating their name, purpose of their organization, exempt status and how the Contact: US Bank N a, Po Box 0634, Milwaukee, Wi, 8584100986 Deadlines: April 1st and september 1st Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 77 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
NYC Dance Alliance Foundation IncWest New York, NJGeneral operating$40K
Palm Springs International Film SocietyPalm Springs, CAGeneral operating$40K
Dezart PerformsPalm Springs, CAGeneral operating$35K
The Living DesertPalm Desert, CAGeneral operating$30K
Friends of the Desert MountainsPalm Desert, CAGeneral operating$20K
Chimpanzee Sanctuary NorthwestCle Elum, WAGeneral operating$20K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral operating$20K
Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$18K
Sb ActSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$15K
Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$15K
Community Counseling Center of San LuisSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral operating$12K
Little Star Pony FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$12K
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating$10K
Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$10K
Girls Inc of CarpinteriaCarpinteria, CAGeneral operating$10K
Santa Barbara High School Computer ScienSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$10K
Orchestra NovoMorro Bay, CAGeneral operating$10K
Unity Shoppe IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$10K
Performing Arts CenterSpring Valley, NYGeneral operating$10K
Project KinshipSanta Ana, CAGeneral operating$10K
Santa Barbara Humane SocietySanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$10K
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CAScholarship$10K
San Luis Obispo Repertory TheatreSn Luis Obisp, CAGeneral operating$10K
Children of the Night IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$10K
San Luis Obispo Museum of ArtSn Luis Obisp, CAGeneral operating$10K
Hospice of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$8,500
Mental Wellness CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$6,000
American Indian Health ServicesSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$6,000
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$6,000
Carpinteria Valley Historical SocietyCarpinteria, CAGeneral operating$6,000
The Mountain School of Milton AcademyVershire, VTGeneral operating$5,000
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAGeneral operating$5,000
San Luis Obispo Classical AcademySan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Cal Poly ArtsSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Santa Barbara Audubon SocietySanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000
St Vincent'sSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Gabriel's AngelsPhoenix, AZGeneral operating$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of Buena ParkBuena Park, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Care4pawsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Maps CharitiesSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Court Appointed Special Advocates of SanSanta Maria, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Crisis Center for South SuburbiaTinley Park, ILGeneral operating$5,000
Central Institute for the DeafSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$5,000
City of Refuge SacramentoSacramento, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Angel Heart Pajama ProjectTucson, AZGeneral operating$5,000
Lake County Area Churches CharitiesBaldwin, MIGeneral operating$5,000
Care NetworkAllendale, SCGeneral operating$5,000
LeapPortland, ORGeneral operating$5,000
Sarah House Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Santa Barbara Police Activities League ISanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Mothers HelpersNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating$5,000
Hearts AlignedGoleta, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Denver KidsDenver, COGeneral operating$5,000
Santa Ynez Valley Children's MuseumBuellton, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Bay Area Community CounselingSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic PresSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000
NAMI Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Community Institute for PsychotherapySan Rafael, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistorySanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000

By state: California 61 · New Jersey 1 · New York 2 · Washington 1 · Arizona 2 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Henry W Bull Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1962. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Henry W Bull Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter stating their name, purpose of their organization, exempt status and how the Deadlines: April 1st and september 1st.

How much does Henry W Bull Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $652K across 77 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Henry W Bull Foundation give?

California (61 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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