Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $311K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $36K.
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust gave $17K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,800
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,800
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $310,594
- +5.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Pauls Manor ($3K). Together the top 6 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $20K (2023). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Manor San Diego, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $2,800 |
| Hindman Settlement School Hindman, KY | Unrestricted Gift | $2,800 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,800 |
| Guide Dogs of Hi Adaptive AIDS Canines & Advocacy for the Blind Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,800 |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,800 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $2,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $310,594 | $40,611 | $25,499 | $16,800 | 6 | $20,827 | $36,038 | $22,630 |
| 2025 | $295,888 | $22,031 | $25,429 | $16,800 | 6 | $20,650 | $17,763 | $21,035 |
| 2024 | $299,285 | $32,237 | $24,394 | $16,500 | 6 | $20,327 | $28,423 | $18,950 |
| 2023 | $291,478 | $24,010 | $27,954 | $20,100 | 6 | $23,515 | $19,931 | $18,511 |
| 2022 | $295,421 | $26,328 | $25,953 | $17,280 | 6 | $21,078 | $21,721 | $21,915 |
| 2021 | $295,048 | $21,461 | $25,814 | $18,600 | 6 | — | $16,771 | $19,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of Hawaii, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of Hawaii
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $5K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $5K, to Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust
How much does Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust give each year?
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust gave $17K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 6 grants.
What is Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's median grant in 2026 was $2,800, and its average grant was $2,800, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust give grants?
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust gives mostly in Hawaii: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Kentucky (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants).
Does Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's largest 2026 grantees include St Pauls Manor ($2,800), Hindman Settlement School ($2,800) and Hawaiian Humane Society ($2,800), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust?
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust reported $311K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (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 is Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's EIN?
Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6009741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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