The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Grove City, Ohio. Its 2025 filing describes grants for dependents of Palmer-Donavin Mfg Co. employees pursuing education after high school at an accredited college or university.
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation gave $62K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,000
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $311,273
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing states that a copy of the application is attached and that grants are restricted to dependents of Palmer-Donavin Mfg Co. employees attending an accredited college or university or secondary education post high school.
- Review Cycle
- End of June.
- Deadline
- End of June.
- Contact
Application contact: Amber Haycook
Mailing address: 3210 Centerpoint Drive, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: (614) 486-5073
Email: amber.haycook@palmerdonavin.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio accounted for 68% of grant dollars. Michigan and South Carolina each accounted for 6%, while Virginia and Indiana each accounted for 3%. The listed grants also included recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 406% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 31 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $62,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,273 | $78,292 | $62,689 | $62,000 | 31 | $62,100 | $9,733 | $15,279 |
| 2024 | $295,670 | $60,916 | $49,375 | $49,000 | 27 | $49,000 | $9,371 | $12,630 |
| 2023 | $284,129 | $58,779 | $61,509 | $61,250 | 35 | $61,250 | $7,177 | $12,246 |
| 2022 | $286,859 | $77,135 | $47,955 | $47,250 | 27 | $47,250 | $3,998 | $13,155 |
| 2021 | $256,929 | $13,365 | $39,696 | $39,000 | 26 | $39,000 | $3,103 | $13,551 |
| 2020 | $283,260 | $49,973 | $40,209 | $39,000 | 26 | — | $14,706 | $14,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $62,000. Each listed grant was $2,000. The grants were for individual recipients’ book scholarships at colleges and universities, including the University of Cincinnati, Western Michigan University, James Madison University, Indiana University School of Dentistry, and Clemson University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robyn Pollina, Karen Morrison, Bill Rossiter, Linda Taddonio, Ted Finn, Tom Campbell, Suzanne Burns, and Michael Higgins as trustees.
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robyn Pollina
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Rossiter
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Morrison
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Taddonio
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Finn
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Higgins
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Burns
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Glenn Corlett (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robert J Woodward Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald E Calhoun (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Hudgins (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert J Woodward Education Foundation
How much does The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation give each year?
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation gave $62K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 27 grants.
What is The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation give grants?
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (6%) and South Carolina (6%).
Does The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Ohio University" (3 grants).
How large is The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation?
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation reported $311K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation's EIN?
The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1471450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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