Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust
The Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including animal care, services for veterans and families, youth mentoring, disability services, education, and workforce training.
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust gave $1.3M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Florida. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,343,551
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,989
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $26,110,074
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (9 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11390 Twelve Oaks Way 520, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (561) 775-5813
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save the Chimps ($366K). Together the top 10 received $967K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 189 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among organizations in multiple states. Florida accounted for 35%, Michigan 31%, Colorado 10%, Montana 10%, and Virginia 5%. The largest individual grants went to organizations in Florida and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 42 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Chimps Fort Pierce, FL | For Animal Rescue and Care Services | $365,750 |
| Leaderdogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | For Animal Rescue and Care Services | $200,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | To generate philanthropic support for the benefit of the usopc and its athletes while communicating donor impact on a regular basis. | $100,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | To provide critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of naval special warfare | $50,000 |
| Christ Child House Detroit, MI | To be an innovative treatment program that fosters hope and healing for children and families impacted by trauma. | $46,400 |
| Crossover Mission Vero Beach, FL | Crossover helps the kids who need us most to become successful adults through a program of year-round basketball training and one-to-one academic mentoring. | $46,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding Incorporated Ann Arbor, MI | To help provide a therapeutic environment through horseback riding and other activities for people with disabilities or other challenges. | $45,000 |
| Industrial Arts Institute Onaway, MI | To support the industrial arts institute-northern Michigan's premier welding school. | $40,500 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance Montana state university. | $38,000 |
| Madonna Univeristy Livonia, MI | To instill respect for diversity and a commitment to serving others through a liberal arts education, integrated with career preparation. | $35,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,110,074 | $2,420,085 | $2,132,083 | $1,343,551 | 42 | $1,845,467 | $2,135,469 | $1,472,982 |
| 2023 | $24,706,203 | $811,835 | $2,227,918 | $1,527,237 | 37 | $1,958,904 | $538,971 | $1,393,150 |
| 2022 | $25,963,695 | $623,402 | $1,745,430 | $1,124,839 | 35 | $1,490,450 | $387,460 | $1,433,291 |
| 2021 | $26,981,422 | $1,247,892 | $1,773,993 | $1,209,089 | 36 | $1,543,285 | $1,005,886 | $1,529,456 |
| 2020 | $27,242,119 | $652,012 | $1,778,450 | $1,247,179 | 39 | — | $459,410 | $1,557,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Save the Chimps describes its mission as providing sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need; Crossover Mission says it mentors and tutors at-risk youth and provides athletic training; and Therapeutic Riding Inc says it provides a therapeutic environment through horseback riding and other activities for people with disabilities or other challenges. Industrial Arts Institute describes its work as developing individual assets through training that connects talent with industry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 42 grants totaling $1,343,551. Grant amounts ranged from $2,029 to $365,750, with a median of $15,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $365,750 to Save the Chimps for animal rescue and care services; $200,000 to LeaderDogs for the Blind for animal rescue and care services; $100,000 to the US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation; and $50,000 to the Navy SEAL Foundation for support for warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. Other grants included $46,400 to Christ Child House, $46,000 to Crossover Mission, $45,000 to Therapeutic Riding Inc, and $40,500 to Industrial Arts Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen M Powell and John Battista III as successor trustees.
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Battista III
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Karen M. Powell
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to John Battista III (Successor Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust
How much does Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust give each year?
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust gave $1.3M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 37 grants.
What is Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,989, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust give grants?
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (31%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants), Fort Pierce, FL (2 grants), Bozeman, MT (2 grants) and Juno Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Save the Chimps ($365,750), Leaderdogs for the Blind ($200,000) and US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust?
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6252291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust 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 2020–2024
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