The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable and educational organizations, including a North Carolina public charter school, conservation and community organizations, and national organizations.
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family at a glance
In short: The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family gave $989K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $989,191
- +97.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +61.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,104
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $26,980,225
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family
- 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: 5430 New Northside Drive 200, Atlanta, GA 30339-2903
Phone: (770) 933-0900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Summit Charter School ($367K). Together the top 10 received $903K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 34 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (42%), Arizona (19%), Georgia (15%), Texas (12%), and Minnesota (5%). The reported grants also included recipients in Illinois, Tennessee, Washington, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family gives
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2023) to $989K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $989K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter School Cashiers, NC | Educational | $366,666 |
| SCI Foundation Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Sheperd Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Safari Club International Foundation San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $82,500 |
| The Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| NSBA Foundation Gurnee, IL | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Weatherby Foundation Tempe, AZ | Charitable | $42,000 |
| Longoria-Hosmer Foundation Fredericksburg, TX | Charitable | $36,525 |
| Highlands Community Fund Highlands, NC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation Highlands, NC | Charitable | $15,000 |
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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 | $26,980,225 | $771,269 | $1,314,310 | $989,191 | 21 | $1,015,493 | $472,362 | $1,501,030 |
| 2023 | $28,348,214 | $1,944,201 | $769,406 | $500,323 | 13 | $769,406 | $1,944,201 | $1,186,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations with different stated missions. Summit Charter School describes its mission as operating a North Carolina public charter school. Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust describes its mission as conserving ecologically valuable land and protecting biodiversity in its area. Battle Ground Academy says it is a college preparatory school focused on students’ intellectual, moral, creative, and physical development.
Other 2024 grantees describe their work as supporting national parks and their resources (National Park Foundation) and providing education, morale, wellness, and recognition programs for Coast Guard members, along with support for their spouses and children (Coast Guard Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $989,191. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $366,666, with a median grant of $15,000.
The largest reported grants included $366,666 to Summit Charter School in Cashiers, North Carolina; $150,000 to SCI Foundation in Tucson, Arizona; $100,000 to Shepherd Center Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia; $82,500 to Safari Club International Foundation in San Antonio, Texas; and $50,000 to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Other reported grants included $45,000 to NSBA Foundation, $42,000 to Weatherby Foundation, and $36,525 to Longoria-Hosmer Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Woodruff as president and G Ann Woodruff as secretary.
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family is led by Richard Woodruff, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Woodruff
President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Ann Woodruff
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family
How much does The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family give each year?
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family gave $989K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 13 grants.
What is The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's typical grant size?
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $47,104, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family give grants?
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's top state is North Carolina, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (19%) and Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and Highlands, NC (3 grants).
Does The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's largest grantees?
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's largest 2024 grantees include Summit Charter School ($366,666), SCI Foundation ($150,000) and Sheperd Center Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family?
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations with different stated missions. Summit Charter School describes its mission as operating a North Carolina public charter school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family?
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 Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's EIN?
The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0948242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Ann and Buck Woodruff Family 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 2023–2024
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