The Woodard Family Foundation
The Woodard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon, with a proud tradition of supporting organizations in the greater Cottage Grove area and South Lane County. Founded in 1952, the foundation was established by Walter A. Woodard, a lumberman, businessman, and philanthropist who dedicated his life to serving the Cottage Grove community. The foundation's strategy, focus, and mission continue to be guided by the founder's pride in Cottage Grove and a commitment to donor intent.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$442K
+2.8% YoY
Grant Count
58
-10.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of organizations across multiple sectors, including:
- Arts and culture
- Community health and medical services
- Library and community centers
- Youth and family services
- Historic preservation
- Education
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation has a demonstrated history of substantial grant-making to community institutions. Notable examples include:
How to Apply
The foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry and Formal Grant Requests from prospective applicants. Detailed guidelines and funding policies are available through the foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Cottage Grove and South Lane County, Oregon, with additional focus on Oregon, California, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $11,501,577
Total Annual Giving: $442,150
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,501,577 | $10,772,610 | $10,152,479 |
| Revenue | $706,567 | $1,885,534 | $232,750 |
| Expenses | $732,370 | $685,868 | $594,454 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $637,190 | $635,247 | $548,761 |
| Net Investment Income | $637,126 | $1,834,913 | $196,671 |
| Distributable Amount | $533,444 | $475,590 | $483,100 |
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
227 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Walter A. Woodard served as the foundation's founder and was instrumental in establishing key community institutions in Cottage Grove during the late 1940s, including the hospital and library.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOD C WOODARD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | $74,673 |
| TYSON WOODARD | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR | 1 | $21,962 |
| KRISTEN WOODARD | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,250 |
| DENA MCCOY | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | $2,250 |
| JOY TURNER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | $1,125 |
| KADE MCCOY | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | $1,875 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Woodard Family Foundation has partnered with Oregon Tech to support student experiences, demonstrating ongoing commitment to education initiatives in the region.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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