The Bob Woodruff Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2007 and based in Long Island City, New York. Founded by Robert "Bob" Woodruff and his wife Lee, the foundation was created following Bob Woodruff's experience as a journalist. In 2006, while reporting for ABC's "World News Tonight" on the transfer of power between US and Iraqi security forces, Woodruff's armored vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, resulting in a life-threatening traumatic brain injury. After being transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he spent 36 days in a medically-induced coma. During his recovery, the Woodruff family developed a deep commitment to supporting those affected by military service.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.6M
+53.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.0M
+30.8% YoY
Grant Count
88
-23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$136K
+70.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The foundation ensures that the nation's veterans, service members, and their families—those who stood for us—have stable and successful futures.
Purpose: Find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help impacted veterans, service members, their families, and their caregivers thrive.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Community networking and partnerships that increase collaborative capacity within local communities to support veterans and their families
- Impact grant making focused on programs addressing interconnected issues affecting veterans (housing, employment, mental health, and other urgent needs)
- Health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans, caregivers, and military families
- Programs addressing housing insecurity and mental health
- Support for post-9/11 impacted veterans and service members
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $1,000,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus in New York, Texas, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $71,587,736
- Total Revenues: $48,145,743
- Total Expenses: $24,006,752
- Number of Employees: 32
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $46.7 million
- Total Revenues: $39.3 million
- Total Expenses: $19.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $361,000
Efficiency Metric: 86 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to programs and services.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,587,736 | $46,687,939 | $26,709,098 |
| Revenue | $48,145,743 | $39,261,967 | $29,232,852 |
| Expenses | $24,006,752 | $19,890,063 | $16,711,846 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $856,016 | $623,004 | $48,669 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc
Bob Woodruff Foundation Grants
BOB WOODRUFF FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fertility Grants (VIVA Program)
BOB WOODRUFF FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
NFL Grants
BOB WOODRUFF FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founded by Robert "Bob" Woodruff and Lee Woodruff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNI HARFORD | CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| LEE WOODRUFF | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| STEVE CRAWFORD | TREASURER UNTIL APRIL 2024 | 10 | — |
| EDWARD TOPTANI | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| MICHAEL HOFFMAN | TREASURER STARTING APRIL 2024 | 10 | — |
| EILEEN LYNCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GERRY BYRNE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROLINE HIRSCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES HNAT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CRAIG NEWMARK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| COLIN HEFFRON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LTG NADJA WEST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| L THOMAS HILTZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL KEYES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARTHA RADDATZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ED HAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GENERAL ROBERT ABRAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RALPH ANDRETTA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DIETRICH KUHLMANN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GARY SHEDLIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HOLLY SPEYER LIPTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNE MARIE DOUGHERTY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 60 | $417,764 |
| TODD DUSO | CFO/COO | 60 | $310,758 |
| MARGARET HARRELL | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $297,058 |
| DAVE WOODRUFF | CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | 40 | $262,196 |
| KELLY CLARK | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $261,848 |
| DINA SHAPIRO | EXEC. DIR. EVENTS/SPECIAL PROJECTS | 40 | $193,855 |
| TEMPLE SEIGLER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $193,435 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation hosts annual events to support its mission:
The Bob Woodruff Foundation Invests Over $4.7 Million to Support Veterans**Bob Woodruff Foundation Veterans Golf Classic 2026:** Scheduled for May, featuring golf, jumps from the veteran-owned and operated Patriot Parachute Team, trick players, pickleball, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and an awards ceremony.
Bob Woodruff Foundation Invests $1.7M In Health and Wellbeing of Veterans,**Bob Woodruff Foundation National Got Your 6 Summit 2026:** An annual event bringing together hundreds of public, private, and nonprofit community leaders to discuss how best to support veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers. The summit is held in a different location each year in partnership with local Got Your 6 Network partners and made possible by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
Bob Woodruff Foundation Invests $1.7M In Health and Wellbeing of Veterans,Contact Information
Address: 4628 Vernon Boulevard #531, Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: 646-905-5610 or 646-341-6879
Website: www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org
EIN: 26-1441650
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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