Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation
The Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped or be winding down its grantmaking.
Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation at a glance
- 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 Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 final return says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Because the filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5565 Glenridge Connector Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: (770) 418-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grants went to organizations in Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Memphis, Tennessee; and Washington, DC. These examples reflect the locations of named recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 40% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $73K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $30,903 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Project Reap Boston, MA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Our House Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operations | $1,100 |
| Allen-Chase Foundation DBA Eaglebrook School Deerfield, MA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $500 |
| Southwest Christian Hospice and Hope House Inc Union City, GA | General Operations | $500 |
| Trust for the National Mall Washington, DC | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-79,905 | $73,302 | $72,503 | 10 | $72,503 | $4,756 | $3,109 |
| 2022 | $109,322 | $6,129 | $31,655 | $31,505 | 10 | $31,505 | $6,928 | $7,534 |
| 2021 | $173,198 | $16,806 | $49,270 | $49,120 | 18 | — | $21,750 | $8,028 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span higher education, commercial real estate industry leadership, services for families experiencing homelessness, pediatric disease research and treatment, and preservation of the National Mall. For example, Morehouse College’s National Alumni Association says it supports and furthers the ideals and interests of Morehouse College; Our House Inc says it provides transformative care to end the cycle of homelessness for families.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $72,503, an average of about $7,250 per grant. Named 2023 recipients include Morehouse College ($30,903), Project REAP ($10,000), Our House Inc ($2,000), St Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($1,100), and Trust for the National Mall ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are C Brent Smith, president and director; Robert E Bowers, vice president and director; Laura P Moon, treasurer; Thomas A McKean, secretary; and Lisa S Tyler, director.
Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation is led by C. Brent Smith, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Brent Smith
President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa S. Tyler
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Bowers
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura P. Moon
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. McKean
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation
What does Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 final return says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation make grants?
The listed 2023 grants went to organizations in Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Memphis, Tennessee; and Washington, DC. These examples reflect the locations of named recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
What is Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation's EIN?
Piedmont W Wayne Woody Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4721991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Piedmont W Wayne Woody 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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