E P Woodruff Trust
E P Woodruff Trust is a private foundation based in Brownwood, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Texas, for purposes including youth activities, arts, equipment and facility improvements, social services, accessibility, and emergency response.
E P Woodruff Trust at a glance
In short: E P Woodruff Trust gave $89K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,500
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,214
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,492,881
- +19.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E P Woodruff Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It requests a written application; the filing lists no deadline. Applications are directed to the attention of Judy Steel.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Attn Judy Steel
Mailing address: 309 N Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-2821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E P Woodruff Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bcyfr Supporters ($8K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 6% to recipients in Idaho. Listed grants included support for organizations in Brownwood and other Texas communities, as well as Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Pocatello, Idaho. The grant to Sleep in Heavenly Peace was described as providing beds and bedding for needy children in Brown County, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is E P Woodruff Trust open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bcyfr Supporters Brownwood, TX | To Assist Children in Youth Fair Projects | $8,000 |
| Lyric Performing Arts Company Brownwood, TX | To repair storage building roofs (5000) and to assist in the purchase of various sound equipment (2500) | $7,500 |
| Aldersgate Enrichment Center Brownwood, TX | To purchase small equipment for residents to complete contracts | $5,000 |
| Brownwood Art Association Brownwood, TX | To repair the roof and re-route drainage around the building | $5,000 |
| Corinne T Smith Animal Shelter Brownwood, TX | To Provide Roofing for the Larger Kennels | $5,000 |
| Pearl Griffin Memorial Latch Key PR Brownwood, TX | To provide after school programs for children in Brown county, Texas | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army - Brownwood Brownwood, TX | To help with costs of emergency assistance to individuals in Brown county, Texas | $5,000 |
| Ark Domestic Violence Center Brownwood, TX | To assist with the costs of emergency shelter and provide counseling & parenting classes for abuse victims in Brown county, Texas | $5,000 |
| Bangs Volunteer Fire Department Bangs, TX | To purchase personal protective equipment for the volunteer firefighters | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Pocatello, ID | To provide beds and bedding for needy children in Brown county, Texas | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,492,881 | $347,130 | $113,088 | $88,500 | 21 | $94,307 | $328,349 | $98,984 |
| 2023 | $1,251,339 | $75,890 | $82,100 | $66,000 | 19 | $71,785 | $65,575 | $87,020 |
| 2022 | $1,257,549 | $62,478 | $76,291 | $59,000 | 17 | $64,400 | $50,085 | $88,859 |
| 2021 | $1,271,362 | $57,722 | $67,737 | $58,000 | 14 | $62,800 | $44,410 | $88,281 |
| 2020 | $1,281,377 | $590 | $70,239 | $55,500 | 15 | — | $58,459 | $72,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E P Woodruff Trust reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, BCYFR Supporters says it encourages Brown County youth participation in agriculture and related activities; Lyric Performing Arts Company says it provides cultural entertainment and opportunities for local involvement in the arts; and Aldersgate Enrichment Center says it serves adults with special needs through vocational programs and housing. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Other 2024 grants included support for after-school programs, emergency assistance and shelter, volunteer firefighter equipment, student wellness-center improvements, and beds for children in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $88,500 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $8,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $8,000 to BCYFR Supporters and $7,500 to Lyric Performing Arts Company. Other $5,000 grants included Aldersgate Enrichment Center, Brownwood Art Association, Corinne T Smith Animal Shelter, Pearl Griffin Memorial Latch Key PR, Salvation Army - Brownwood, Ark Domestic Violence Center, Bangs Volunteer Fire Department, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Texas Ramp Project, and Howard Payne University.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants must be 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darrell Haynes, Paul Underwood, Rowland Winn, Priscilla Monson, and Robert Porter as trustees.
E P Woodruff Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell Haynes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Priscilla Monson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Robert Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Rowland Winn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Paul Underwood
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: WILLIAM G SHAWDeceased (2021) — Trustee
- Former: William G. Shaw (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Darrell Haynes (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about E P Woodruff Trust
How much does E P Woodruff Trust give each year?
E P Woodruff Trust gave $89K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 19 grants.
What is E P Woodruff Trust's typical grant size?
E P Woodruff Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,214, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E P Woodruff Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does E P Woodruff Trust give grants?
E P Woodruff Trust gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brownwood, TX (16 grants).
Does E P Woodruff Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on E P Woodruff Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are E P Woodruff Trust's largest grantees?
E P Woodruff Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Bcyfr Supporters ($8,000), Lyric Performing Arts Company ($7,500) and Aldersgate Enrichment Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E P Woodruff Trust?
E P Woodruff Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does E P Woodruff Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E P Woodruff Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E P Woodruff Trust's EIN?
E P Woodruff Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6545874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does E P Woodruff Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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