The Woodard Family Foundation
The Woodard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon, with a longstanding commitment to supporting organizations in the greater Cottage Grove area. It funds charitable work in areas including arts, education, health, human services, the environment, and public interest.
The Woodard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Woodard Family Foundation gave $442K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $442,150
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,623
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $11,501,577
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (24 of 58, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (96% 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 Woodard Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website describes submitting a Letter of Initial Inquiry and, where applicable, a formal grant request. Its current guidelines say it accepts unsolicited requests within its specified service area; the foundation’s statement on its 2024 filing says it **does not accept unsolicited requests**.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10666, Eugene, OR 97440
Phone: (541) 343-9402
Website: https://woodardff.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Woodard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Row River Fire Response ($50K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($17,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 250 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website limits unsolicited submissions to North Douglas and South Lane Counties, describing the area as extending from Yoncalla to the south, Creswell to the north, and Lorane to the west, and including the Greater London and Dorena areas. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon; the listed recipient-state shares also included California (1%), Colorado (1%), New York (0%), and Hawaii (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Woodard Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 58 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2022) to $442K (2025). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Row River Fire Response Dorena, OR | Executive Director Salary | $50,000 |
| Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation Cottage Grove, OR | Business Plan Coast Fork Public Market | $45,000 |
| Cottage Grove Prospectors and Gold Diggers Cottage Grove, OR | Lawn mower and insurance support; painting of snaphouse and adjacent building | $42,500 |
| Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days Cottage Grove, OR | Executive Director Position Creation | $40,000 |
| Cottage Grove Genealogical Society Cottage Grove, OR | Village green community forum; library & community center lease payments; computer upgrades; commemorative placard; general operating support | $20,900 |
| Paws and Whiskers Society Cottage Grove, OR | General Operating Support; Spay and Neuter Program | $18,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,500 |
| Kids First Center Eugene, OR | Child Abuse Intervention Support | $15,000 |
| Welcome Home Animal Shelter Creswell, OR | Fencing | $13,500 |
| Cottage Grove Museum Cottage Grove, OR | Digitization of Cottage Grove Sentinel | $13,000 |
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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 | $11,501,577 | $706,567 | $732,370 | $442,150 | 58 | $637,190 | $637,126 | $533,444 |
| 2024 | $10,772,610 | $1,885,534 | $685,868 | $430,250 | 65 | $635,247 | $1,834,913 | $475,590 |
| 2023 | $10,152,479 | $232,750 | $594,454 | $373,510 | 43 | $548,761 | $196,671 | $483,100 |
| 2022 | $9,800,830 | $438,451 | $510,945 | $255,950 | 41 | $446,055 | $385,069 | $543,075 |
| 2021 | $11,356,382 | $414,943 | $507,739 | $307,800 | 43 | — | $368,408 | $503,844 |
| 2020 | $9,207,563 | $196,946 | $472,809 | $331,000 | 42 | — | $198,459 | $414,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woodard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $533K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation considers requests for new initiatives, special projects, program expansion, capital improvements, building renovation, and general operating support. Its stated areas include arts, education, health, human services, environment, and public interest.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of funded work. Row River Fire Response describes its work as bringing neighbors together to build connected, safe, and resilient communities through education, prevention, preparedness, and emergency-response support. An individual recipient Body Institute says it provides preventive mental-health programming and resources, including in schools and organizations. Other 2025 recipients included the Eugene Symphony Association, which describes its work as presenting orchestral music and providing music education; Lane County Diaper Bank, which provides free diapers to families in need; and Eugene Science Center, which seeks to engage children in science and technology.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $442,150. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median award of $3,500. Among the largest were $50,000 to Row River Fire Response for an executive director salary; $45,000 to Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation for a business plan for the Coast Fork Public Market; $42,500 to Cottage Grove Prospectors and Gold Diggers for equipment, insurance, and building work; and $40,000 to Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days for executive director position creation.
The foundation’s website describes a Letter of Initial Inquiry followed by a formal grant request. Grants are generally for one year; multi-year funding may be considered for projects in areas of special interest. Only nonprofit charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or public governmental units are eligible; individuals are not eligible. An organization may submit only one application in a 12-month period.
The available application information differs: the website says the foundation currently accepts unsolicited submissions within its stated service area, while the foundation’s statement on its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
For South Lane School District requests, the website requires a Letter of Initial Inquiry signed by both the district superintendent and the teacher, coach, or lead advisor responsible for the subject area. The district’s listed request categories are academics, student leadership, arts, and sports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tod C. Woodard as president and director; Tyson Woodard as secretary, director, and administrator; and Kristen Woodard as treasurer and director. It also lists Dena McCoy, Joy Turner, and Kade McCoy as directors.
The Woodard Family Foundation is led by Tod C. Woodard, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tod C. Woodard
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Dena McCoy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Joy Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Kristen Woodard
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Tyson Woodard
Secretary, Director & Administrator
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $22K (2025)
Kade McCoy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $2K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Tod C Woodard (President/Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Woodard Family Foundation
How much does The Woodard Family Foundation give each year?
The Woodard Family Foundation gave $442K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $430K across 65 grants.
What is The Woodard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Woodard Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $7,623, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Woodard Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Woodard Family Foundation give grants?
The Woodard Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cottage Grove, OR (20 grants), Eugene, OR (15 grants), Portland, OR (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Woodard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of The Woodard Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Woodard Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Woodard Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Row River Fire Response ($50,000), Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation ($45,000) and Cottage Grove Prospectors and Gold Diggers ($42,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($17,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Woodard Family Foundation?
The Woodard Family Foundation reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $637K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $533K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Woodard Family Foundation fund?
The foundation considers requests for new initiatives, special projects, program expansion, capital improvements, building renovation, and general operating support. Its stated areas include arts, education, health, human services, environment, and public interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Woodard Family Foundation?
The website describes submitting a Letter of Initial Inquiry and, where applicable, a formal grant request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Woodard Family Foundation's EIN?
The Woodard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6026550. 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Woodard Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-woodard-family-foundation-morg_8ed350ce32d1460dab10a11fb8655a37
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