The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $270,875, primarily to organizations in Georgia.
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc gave $271K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,875
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,573
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $3,456,436
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 1639 Bradley Park Dr Pmb 284 500, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: (706) 221-3635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbus State University ($55K). Together the top 10 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 70 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 9% to recipients in Colorado, and 1% to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2020) to $300K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus State University Columbus, GA | General Operating | $55,250 |
| Columbus Hospice Columbus, GA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| St Luke Church Columbus, GA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Greater Life Baptist Church Midland, GA | General Operating | $29,656 |
| Mercy Med of Columbus Columbus, GA | General Operating | $29,313 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley Columbus, GA | Russ Carreker Scholarship Fund | $23,500 |
| Wild at Heart Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $21,500 |
| Columbus Museum Columbus, GA | General Operating | $12,500 |
| National Infantry Foundation Columbus, GA | Gen. Operating | $9,656 |
| United Way Columbus, GA | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,456,436 | $141,019 | $331,690 | $270,875 | 12 | $270,875 | $81,980 | $283,248 |
| 2023 | $3,645,167 | $192,476 | $344,749 | $299,999 | 16 | $299,999 | $147,726 | $255,979 |
| 2022 | $3,795,419 | $23,695 | $348,921 | $286,650 | 15 | $286,650 | $46,292 | $265,686 |
| 2021 | $4,122,395 | $686,180 | $318,763 | $259,350 | 14 | $259,350 | $628,897 | $291,308 |
| 2020 | $3,757,581 | $241,157 | $306,741 | $257,512 | 13 | — | $191,928 | $253,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $283K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include a university, churches, health and hospice organizations, youth organizations, a museum, and other charitable organizations. Columbus State University describes its mission as supporting the university’s athletic program and events. Young Life describes its work as a ministry that helps adolescents encounter the person of Jesus Christ through activities including weekly club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. Storybook Farm says it provides equine-assisted activities for children experiencing life-threatening illnesses, delays, disabilities, or personal tragedy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $270,875 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $55,250, with a median grant of $22,500. The largest awards included $55,250 to Columbus State University and $50,000 to Columbus Hospice, both for general operating support; $30,000 to St Luke Church for general operating support; and $23,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley for the Russ Carreker Scholarship Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George C Woodruff III, Charles Ray Sheffield, Phillip Bowden, and Julie Woodruff as directors.
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Ray Sheffield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George C. Woodruff III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Woodruff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Bowden
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laurie Waldrop (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patty Kilgore (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc gave $271K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 16 grants.
What is The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $22,573, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (8 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Columbus State University ($55,250), Columbus Hospice ($50,000) and St Luke Church ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc?
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $271K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (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.
What does The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include a university, churches, health and hospice organizations, youth organizations, a museum, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc?
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 Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2275952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Woodruff Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-woodruff-family-foundation-inc-morg_bb6640b76e0d46e6989d14204b45194f
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