The Woodward & Ellie James
The Woodward & Ellie James is a private foundation, based in Bradford, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $396K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $59K.
The Woodward & Ellie James at a glance
In short: The Woodward & Ellie James gave $59K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $59,300
- +22.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,471
- +5.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $396,132
- -9.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Woodward & Ellie James funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Kearsarge Food Hub ($30K). Together the top 7 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Woodward & Ellie James gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $84K (2021). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Food Hub Bradford, NH | Matching FUNDS:PLEDGE | $30,000 |
| Friends of Bradford Meeting House Bradford, NH | Matching Funds | $16,000 |
| Bradford Newbury Sutton Youth Sport Bradford, NH | Matching FUNDS:GRANTS | $7,500 |
| Live and Let Live Farm Chichester, NH | Animal Food | $3,250 |
| James Kleinert Fundraiser Santa Fe, NM | Fundraising | $1,500 |
| Carter Hasey Bradford, NH | Incentive | $814 |
| Kim Lowe Bradford, NH | Incentive | $236 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $396,132 | $65,000 | $181,225 | $59,300 | 7 | $61,150 | $3,130 |
| 2022 | $437,357 | — | $125,796 | $48,282 | 6 | $50,443 | $14,547 |
| 2021 | $563,153 | $456,000 | $142,847 | $83,951 | 6 | $92,951 | $10,825 |
| 2020 | $250,000 | $260,000 | $10,000 | — | — | — | $875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woodward & Ellie James reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Woodward & Ellie James is led by Michael L. James, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael L. James
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire James
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Woodward & Ellie James
How much does The Woodward & Ellie James give each year?
The Woodward & Ellie James gave $59K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $48K across 6 grants.
What is The Woodward & Ellie James's typical grant size?
The Woodward & Ellie James's median grant in 2023 was $3,250, and its average grant was $8,471, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Woodward & Ellie James give grants?
The Woodward & Ellie James gives mostly in New Hampshire: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bradford, NH (5 grants).
Does The Woodward & Ellie James give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Woodward & Ellie James's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Woodward & Ellie James's largest grantees?
The Woodward & Ellie James's largest 2023 grantees include Kearsarge Food Hub ($30,000), Friends of Bradford Meeting House ($16,000) and Bradford Newbury Sutton Youth Sport ($7,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Woodward & Ellie James?
The Woodward & Ellie James reported $396K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Woodward & Ellie James's EIN?
The Woodward & Ellie James's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3493506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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