The a Woodner Fund Inc
The A Woodner Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including the arts, public space, civil liberties, education, and regional planning.
The a Woodner Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The a Woodner Fund Inc gave $727K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $727,000
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,045
- +69.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $58,234
- +907.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The a Woodner Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 West 9Th St 8A, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 228-8191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The a Woodner Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Streb Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $657K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 155 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to New Jersey, and 1% to Kentucky. The reported percentages total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The a Woodner Fund Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $625K (2024) to $927K (2019). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $727K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Streb Inc Brooklyn, NY | Supports innovative dance and performance art through creation, presentation, and community engagement programs led by the streb extreme action company. | $200,000 |
| Design Trust for Public Space New York, NY | Improves public spaces in New York city through design, planning, and community-based urban policy projects. | $190,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Collects, preserves, and exhibits modern and contemporary art and promotes public education and appreciation of the arts. | $55,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Promotes and defends civil liberties and constitutional rights through legal action, advocacy, and public education. | $50,000 |
| Open House New York New York, NY | Promotes public awareness and appreciation of New York city's architecture, design, and urban planning through tours, programs, and educational events. | $50,000 |
| Ethel's Foundation for the Arts New York, NY | Supports the creation and performance of new works in music, dance, and the performing arts through grants and programs. | $32,000 |
| Queens Museum Corona Park, NY | Presents art, culture, and educational programs for diverse audiences, with a focus on the history and communities of queens and New York city. | $20,000 |
| Regional Plan Association Princeton, NJ | Conducts research, advocacy, and regional planning initiatives to improve the economic health, environment, and quality of life in the New York metropolitan area. | $20,000 |
| Sculpture Center Long Island City, NY | Supports and advances contemporary sculpture and experimental artistic practice through exhibitions, commissions, and public programs. | $20,000 |
| The New School Vera List Center New York, NY | Advances socially engaged art through research, fellowships, and public programs that foster dialogue on culture and civic life. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,234 | $790,000 | $737,544 | $727,000 | 22 | $737,544 | $2,868 |
| 2024 | $5,778 | $630,000 | $627,975 | $624,500 | 32 | $624,500 | $285 |
| 2023 | $3,753 | $666,300 | $663,587 | $660,000 | 33 | $660,000 | $3,769 |
| 2022 | $1,040 | $740,000 | $745,275 | $742,000 | 34 | $742,000 | $4,786 |
| 2021 | $6,315 | $430,000 | $682,550 | $679,500 | 34 | $679,500 | $5,447 |
| 2020 | $258,865 | $1,185,000 | $927,175 | $924,500 | 43 | — | $5,713 |
| 2019 | $1,040 | $911,000 | $930,029 | $927,200 | 39 | — | $1,726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The a Woodner Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, STREB says it supports and shares choreographer Elizabeth Streb’s work, while the Design Trust for Public Space says it brings together public agencies, community groups, and private-sector experts to improve New York City’s public spaces through design. The grantees’ stated missions also include amplifying contemporary concert music, advancing contemporary sculpture, and encouraging innovative work in the arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 22 grants totaling $727,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest grants included $200,000 to STREB Inc and $190,000 to the Design Trust for Public Space. Other notable grants were $55,000 to the Museum of Modern Art, $50,000 each to the ACLU and Open House New York, and $32,000 to Ethel’s Foundation for the Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrea Woodner is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The a Woodner Fund Inc is led by Andrea Woodner, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Woodner
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The a Woodner Fund Inc
How much does The a Woodner Fund Inc give each year?
The a Woodner Fund Inc gave $727K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $625K across 32 grants.
What is The a Woodner Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The a Woodner Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $33,045, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The a Woodner Fund Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The a Woodner Fund Inc give grants?
The a Woodner Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The a Woodner Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The a Woodner Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The a Woodner Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The a Woodner Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Streb Inc ($200,000), Design Trust for Public Space ($190,000) and The Museum of Modern Art ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The a Woodner Fund Inc?
The a Woodner Fund Inc reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $738K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The a Woodner Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The a Woodner Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The a Woodner Fund Inc's EIN?
The a Woodner Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4092338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The a Woodner Fund Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The a Woodner Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-a-woodner-fund-inc-morg_f80a1acb2ff0471189d79eba5a0b9cbf
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