The Woodman Family Foundation
The Woodman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $498K.
The Woodman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Woodman Family Foundation gave $43K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,050
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,381
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $52,517,429
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Woodman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Founation for the Arts ($11K). Together the top 8 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Woodman Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $939K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Founation for the Arts New York, NY | Grants Program Assessment | $11,250 |
| International Studio & Curatorial Program Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Archipelago Books Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Institute New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Studio Institute LLC New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Concerts in Motion Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Spark Gallery Denver, CO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Museum Hue Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,517,429 | $628,743 | $1,552,268 | $43,050 | 8 | $1,451,467 | $498,360 |
| 2023 | $53,426,458 | $1,345,091 | $1,436,818 | $83,500 | 8 | $1,408,930 | $1,331,120 |
| 2022 | $53,403,656 | $929,774 | $826,126 | $40,300 | 7 | $754,641 | $582,945 |
| 2021 | $51,771,947 | $9,121,685 | $1,016,089 | $939,000 | 6 | $1,527,332 | $197,248 |
| 2020 | $43,665,212 | $43,743,576 | $93,437 | $5,000 | 2 | — | $15,489 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Woodman Family Foundation is led by Charles H. Woodman, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles H. Woodman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Lissa McClure
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Edwin Frank
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Jeffrey Hoffeld
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Judith Tannenbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Katarina Jerinic
Director & Curator
Secretary → Director & Curator, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Ann Gabhart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patterson Sims
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wechsler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Lissa McClure (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Woodman Family Foundation
How much does The Woodman Family Foundation give each year?
The Woodman Family Foundation gave $43K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 8 grants.
What is The Woodman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Woodman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,381, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Woodman Family Foundation give grants?
The Woodman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Woodman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Woodman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Woodman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Woodman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New York Founation for the Arts ($11,250), International Studio & Curatorial Program ($10,000) and Archipelago Books ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Woodman Family Foundation?
The Woodman Family Foundation reported $52.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $629K.
What is The Woodman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Woodman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4940322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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