Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Logan, Utah. It funds employment and career development intended to help individuals become more financially independent, and supports health and medical care necessary to sustain or succeed in life.
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc gave $136K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $136,424
- +209.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,642
- +54.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,207
- Total assets
- $2,043,160
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Standardized application forms are available from Cliff Lillywhite. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Cliff Lillywhite
Mailing address: 1784 N 300 W, Centerville, UT 84014
Phone: (801) 232-6952
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Refugees - Burundi ($17K). Together the top 3 received $28K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($107,928), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025 grant dollars, the filing reports 44% going to recipients in Utah, 15% to recipients in Oklahoma, and 13% to recipients in Washington. The state is unspecified for the remaining 28%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 134% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $136K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $107,928 |
| Refugees - Burundi Spokane, WA | Humanitarian Aid | $17,400 |
| Luis Espinoza Provo, UT | Humanitarian Aid | $8,096 |
| AMA Kafui Wurah | Educaional Assistance | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,043,160 | $180,529 | $175,000 | $136,424 | 10 | $136,424 | $122,904 |
| 2024 | $2,042,012 | $109,162 | $80,635 | $44,066 | 5 | $44,066 | $62,921 |
| 2023 | $2,018,417 | $-8,476 | $70,677 | $36,036 | 7 | $36,036 | $6,084 |
| 2022 | $2,102,676 | $49,618 | $102,439 | $58,389 | 4 | $58,389 | $5,904 |
| 2021 | $2,161,121 | $625,362 | $98,733 | $60,662 | 6 | $60,662 | $592,679 |
| 2020 | $1,639,986 | $109,408 | $77,769 | $53,336 | 8 | — | $85,500 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activities are to fund or assist with employment and career development, and to fund or assist with health and medical care. Its 2025 filing also describes educational assistance provided to individuals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $136,424. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $25,000, with a median of $13,207. Listed grants included $17,400 for REFUGEES - BURUNDI in Spokane, Washington, for humanitarian aid, and $8,096 for an individual recipient in Provo, Utah, also for humanitarian aid. Other listed grants to individual recipients were for educational assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clifford D Lillywhite as president, Kent P Woodward and Brad Mather as vice presidents, and Kristy Woodward as treasurer.
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc is led by Clifford D Lillywhite, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clifford D Lillywhite
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Mather
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent P Woodward
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Woodward
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul R Campbell (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc
How much does Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc give each year?
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc gave $136K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 5 grants.
What is Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,207, and its average grant was $13,642, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc give grants?
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's top state is Utah, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (15%) and Washington (13%).
Does Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Refugees - Burundi ($17,400), Luis Espinoza ($8,096) and AMA Kafui Wurah ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($107,928), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc?
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $181K.
What does Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activities are to fund or assist with employment and career development, and to fund or assist with health and medical care. Its 2025 filing also describes educational assistance provided to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc?
Standardized application forms are available from Cliff Lillywhite. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marlow & Vella Woodward Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0616969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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