The Woodbrook Foundation Inc
The Woodbrook Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Elmira, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $631K.
The Woodbrook Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Woodbrook Foundation Inc gave $300K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $150K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $299,999
- -13.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $150,000
- -13.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $8,451,699
- +10.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Woodbrook Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence ($300K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Woodbrook Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2026) to $377K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence Elmira, NY | Capital and Operating Subsidy | $259,386 |
| Woodbrook Assisted Living Residence Elmira, NY | Subsidy to Support Mission of Woodbrook Assisted Liv | $40,613 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,451,699 | $677,614 | $366,136 | $299,999 | 2 | $306,749 | $630,705 | $393,890 |
| 2025 | $7,674,583 | $423,141 | $402,773 | $344,829 | 2 | $351,029 | $375,946 | $370,165 |
| 2024 | $7,489,003 | $393,453 | $407,195 | $352,659 | 2 | $358,659 | $354,185 | $286,813 |
| 2023 | $6,891,106 | $508,572 | $432,173 | $376,892 | 2 | $382,742 | $469,608 | $358,509 |
| 2022 | $7,789,120 | $722,434 | $400,874 | $336,384 | 2 | $342,059 | $676,528 | $382,567 |
| 2021 | $7,602,414 | $572,913 | $380,623 | $327,844 | 2 | — | $527,470 | $341,959 |
| 2020 | $6,041,502 | $248,178 | $370,841 | $322,385 | 2 | — | $208,420 | $333,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woodbrook Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $394K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Woodbrook Foundation Inc is led by John Wahl, President since 2026 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Wahl
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hart
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Heffner
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Ambrose
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wayne
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Learned
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Richard Poes (2020–2025) — President
- Former: John W. Maloney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Biviano (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kevin Berkley (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Michael Collins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tammy Davis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Woodbrook Foundation Inc
How much does The Woodbrook Foundation Inc give each year?
The Woodbrook Foundation Inc gave $300K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $345K across 2 grants.
How large is The Woodbrook Foundation Inc?
The Woodbrook Foundation Inc reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $394K (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.
Where does The Woodbrook Foundation Inc operate?
The Woodbrook Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Woodbrook Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Woodbrook Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2712702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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