The Woodhail Foundation Ltd
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Bronxville, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 28 grants totaling $55,763 to charitable organizations.
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: The Woodhail Foundation Ltd gave $56K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,763
- +424.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +154.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,992
- +106.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $262
- Total assets
- $1,981,542
- +92.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Woodhail Foundation Ltd
- 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: 55 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: (914) 961-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Woodhail Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($504), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 110 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to recipients in Washington, DC, 9% to California, 5% to Virginia, and less than 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Woodhail Foundation Ltd gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 315% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | WCK uses the power of food to heal communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond. | $10,383 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy New York, NY | Contribution to nyc open space and recreation areas along the hudson river on the upper west side of manhattan. | $5,683 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General funding purposes of womens health initiatives and services. | $5,683 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General funding purposes for the charites mission of investigating climate change solutions. | $5,576 |
| American Friends of The Ocean Clean New York, NY | GENERAL FUNDING PURPOSES IN SUPPORT OF THE CHARITIES MISSION TO developing and scaling solutions to rid the worlds oceans of plastic. Our aim is to put ourselves out of business once the oceans are clean. | $5,566 |
| Central Synangogue New York, NY | GENERAL FUNDING PURPOSES FOR Central Synagogue which is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. | $5,539 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | TO ASSIST WITH THE RECOVERY OF THOSE WHICH WERE IMPACTED BY THE LOS ANGELES FIRES. CCF is focused on finding long-term, comprehensive solutions that address the vital issues concerning quality of life in Los Angeles County. | $4,807 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | GENERAL FUNDING PURPOSES FOR Central Synagogue which is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. | $3,045 |
| Wnet Public Television Group New York, NY | General funding purposes to support the mssion of delivering public television programming to the public. | $2,862 |
| Public Broadcasting Service Arlington, VA | General funding purposes to support the mssion of delivering public television programming to the public. | $2,788 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,981,542 | $1,013,763 | $60,779 | $55,763 | 28 | $55,763 | $53,949 |
| 2024 | $1,028,558 | $1,016,484 | $13,185 | $10,630 | 11 | $10,630 | — |
| 2023 | $25,259 | $33,841 | $1,097,415 | $1,078,576 | 21 | $1,078,576 | — |
| 2022 | $1,053,734 | $15,906 | $19,851 | $13,426 | 22 | $13,426 | — |
| 2021 | $1,057,679 | $1,040,582 | $15,250 | $12,500 | 28 | $12,500 | — |
| 2020 | $32,429 | $35,582 | $19,598 | $16,848 | 27 | — | — |
| 2019 | $16,445 | $10,375 | $1,950 | $1,500 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woodhail Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $54K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including humanitarian crisis response, environmental protection, community recovery, public media, arts and culture, health services, religious life, and public spaces.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and find practical solutions to environmental problems. California Community Foundation says it works with and invests in its community to build a good life. Public Broadcasting Service describes itself as serving the public with programming and services intended to educate, inspire, and entertain. Other 2025 recipients included organizations devoted to choral music, modern and contemporary art, preserving New York architecture, and presenting classical theatre in public spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $55,763. Grant amounts ranged from $5 to $10,383, with a median grant of $262.
Among the largest listed awards were $10,383 to World Central Kitchen, $5,683 each to Riverside Park Conservancy and Planned Parenthood, $5,576 to Environmental Defense Fund, $5,566 to American Friends of The Ocean Clean, and $5,539 to Central Synagogue. Other listed grants included $4,807 to California Community Foundation, $2,862 to WNET Public Television Group, $2,788 to Public Broadcasting Service, $745 to Voices of Ascension, and $550 to the Museum of Modern Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen M Hymes as president; Clare E Hymes and Elizabeth M Hymes as vice presidents; Michael S Hymes as secretary; and Kim EA Silverman, Julianna Silverman, and Dion A E Silverman as directors.
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd is led by Kathleen M. Hymes, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen M. Hymes
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dion A. E. Silverman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianna Silverman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Ea Silverman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare E. Hymes
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Hymes
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Hymes
Secretary
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Woodhail Foundation Ltd
How much does The Woodhail Foundation Ltd give each year?
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd gave $56K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 11 grants.
What is The Woodhail Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $262, and its average grant was $1,992, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Woodhail Foundation Ltd give grants?
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Woodhail Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of The Woodhail Foundation Ltd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Woodhail Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include World Central Kitchen ($10,383), Riverside Park Conservancy ($5,683) and Planned Parenthood ($5,683), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($504), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Woodhail Foundation Ltd?
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Woodhail Foundation Ltd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including humanitarian crisis response, environmental protection, community recovery, public media, arts and culture, health services, religious life, and public spaces. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Woodhail Foundation Ltd?
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 Woodhail Foundation Ltd's EIN?
The Woodhail Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0837439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Woodhail Foundation Ltd 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Woodhail Foundation Ltd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-woodhail-foundation-ltd-morg_827d36bf8cea4522a3faba98ff6cc891
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