Ron and Carole Woods Foundation

PORTER, OK EIN: 83-3059212

The Ron and Carole Woods Foundation is a private foundation established in 2019 and based in Porter, Oklahoma. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.7M

-0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$690K

+5.6% YoY

Grant Count

+7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

-1.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ron and Carole Woods Foundation reported a distributable amount of $648K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds operational support, educational initiatives, religious organizations, veterans services, and programs honoring heroes and defending freedom. Its grantmaking reflects a broad commitment to charitable purposes spanning education, faith-based work, and veteran-focused activities.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 24 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending June 2025). Recent grant recipients and amounts include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is located in Porter, Oklahoma and has demonstrated funding activity in Oklahoma, including grants to organizations in Muskogee and Tulsa.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $2.0M (67%)

Michigan $155K (5%)

South Carolina $135K (4%)

Arizona $130K (4%)

Virginia $101K (3%)

Tennessee $100K (3%)

New York $80K (3%)

Georgia $75K (2%)

+5 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Michigan Missouri New York Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AtlantaBroken ArrowGroveHillsdaleHilton HeadHurstJacksonvilleLawrencevilleMemphisMerrifieldMuskogeeNormanOklahoma CityPhoenixRestonScottsdaleSherman OaksStaten IslandTulsaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:

Total Assets: $11.7 million
Total Revenue: $881,364
Total Expenses: $946,875
Net Income: -$65,511
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (FY 2025):

Investment income and dividends: $577,132
Net rental income: $35,892
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $268,340

The foundation's revenue is primarily generated through investment returns and asset sales rather than contributions.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$11,702,066	$11,767,577	$12,320,470
Revenue	$881,364	$372,243	$341,767
Expenses	$946,875	$910,136	$918,412
Qualifying Distributions	$690,250	$653,500	$654,000
Net Investment Income	$624,739	$115,607	$77,355
Distributable Amount	$647,574	$566,463	$653,454

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

116 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Fostering Hope ($120,000), Gospel Rescue Mission ($50,000), Hillsdale College ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ	Defense of Freedom Operations	$40,000
Fostering Hope Muskogee, OK	Operational Support	$120,000
Gospel Rescue Mission Muskogee, OK	Religious	$50,000
Grace Episcopal Church Muskogee, OK	Religious	$20,000
Heritage Foundation Hilton Head, SC	Operational Support	$30,000
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI	Educational	$50,000
In Touch Ministries Atlanta, GA	Religious	$10,000
John 316 Mission Tulsa, OK	Operational Support	$25,000
Muskogee Alumni Band Muskogee, OK	Educational	$40,000
OPAC Foundation Norman, OK	Operational Support	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ronald J Woods	President	5	—
Mikel Buckmaster	Treasurer	5	—
W Kirk Clausing	Director	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 22096 S 445th East Ave, Porter, OK 74454-3239
Telephone: 918-625-7927

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ron and Carole Woods Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Ron and Carole Woods Foundation?

The foundation made 24 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending June 2025). Recent grant recipients and amounts include: • Fostering Hope: $120,000 (Operational Support) • Gospel Rescue Mission: $50,000 (Religious) • Hillsdale College: $50,000 (Educational) The foundation appears to provide substantial operational support grants to its grantees, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $120,000 based on available data.

Where does Ron and Carole Woods Foundation make grants?

The foundation is located in Porter, Oklahoma and has demonstrated funding activity in Oklahoma, including grants to organizations in Muskogee and Tulsa.

What size grants does Ron and Carole Woods Foundation award?

In 2025, Ron and Carole Woods Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $690K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ron and Carole Woods Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Ron and Carole Woods Foundation reported a distributable amount of $648K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ron and Carole Woods Foundation's EIN?

Ron and Carole Woods Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3059212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.