Lancaster Woodruff Foundation
The Lancaster Woodruff Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as housing, press freedom, the arts, education, and health.
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation at a glance
In short: Lancaster Woodruff Foundation gave $75K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $3,760
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,363,136
- +208.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lancaster Woodruff Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1405 Flower Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: (239) 330-4345
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lancaster Woodruff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grameen America ($10K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 38% to recipients in New York, 10% to recipients in Georgia, 7% to recipients in California, and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lancaster Woodruff Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grameen America Jackson Heights, NY | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Selah Freedom Sarasota, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Help to Home (Habitat for Humanity) Americus, GA | Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Second Heart Homes Sarasota, FL | Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Urbanite Theatre Sarasota, FL | Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, FL | Charitable Purpose | $5,200 |
| Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Movember Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| American Associates of the National Theatre New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,363,136 | $1,183,595 | $77,817 | $75,200 | 20 | $75,200 | $291,964 | $40,574 |
| 2023 | $441,359 | $416,834 | $9,815 | — | — | — | $9,840 | $15,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lancaster Woodruff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Selah Freedom says it works to end sex trafficking and support exploited people, while Second Heart Homes says it provides housing and support to homeless adults with mental illnesses. The Committee to Protect Journalists describes its work as promoting press freedom worldwide and defending journalists’ ability to report safely. Urbanite Theatre says it lifts up new voices in theatre, and the International School of Brooklyn describes its work as developing students’ critical thinking, communication, and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $75,200. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $10,000, with a median of $2,250. Notable grants included $10,000 each to Grameen America and Selah Freedom; $7,500 each to the Committee to Protect Journalists, Help to Home (Habitat for Humanity), and Second Heart Homes; and $6,000 to Urbanite Theatre.
Other reported 2024 grants included $5,200 to Asolo Repertory Theatre, $5,000 each to the Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation and Movember Foundation, $2,500 to American Associates of the National Theatre, and $2,000 each to Global Giving Foundation and International School of Brooklyn.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark T Lancaster and Nancy Anne Woodruff as trustees.
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark T. Lancaster
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Anne Woodruff
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Woodruff Foundation
How much does Lancaster Woodruff Foundation give each year?
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation gave $75K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's typical grant size?
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,760, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lancaster Woodruff Foundation give grants?
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Who are Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's largest grantees?
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grameen America ($10,000), Selah Freedom ($10,000) and Committee to Protect Journalists ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lancaster Woodruff Foundation?
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lancaster Woodruff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lancaster Woodruff Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's EIN?
Lancaster Woodruff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2412335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Lancaster Woodruff Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lancaster Woodruff Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lancaster-woodruff-foundation-morg_416288154fdc46bf9d2e9d18c9510687
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