The Woolard Family Foundation
The Woolard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $179,000 in grants to 13 organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, education, hunger relief, housing, and community activities.
The Woolard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Woolard Family Foundation gave $179K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Louisiana. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $179,000
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,769
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,036,191
- -11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (60% 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 Woolard Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Briars Lane, Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (561) 630-6716
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Woolard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Church ($75K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 96 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Louisiana organizations received 60% of grant dollars. Other reported shares went to organizations in the District of Columbia (11%), Maryland (11%), Delaware (7%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Woolard Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $179K (2024) to $333K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church New Orleans, LA | Program Activities | $75,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies Bethesda, MD | Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| University of Delaware-Biden Institute Newark, DE | Education | $12,000 |
| Hsus Washington, DC | Animal Protection | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | People in Need - Hunger | $10,000 |
| Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund New Orleans, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nazareth, PA | People in Need - Hunger | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Project New Orleans, LA | Housing | $10,000 |
| Womens's Sports Foundation New York, NY | Community | $10,000 |
| Zeus Rescues New Orleans, LA | Animal Protection | $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 | $1,036,191 | $49,557 | $179,205 | $179,000 | 13 | $179,000 | $49,557 | $169,160 |
| 2023 | $1,165,839 | $48,026 | $191,648 | $187,900 | 11 | $187,900 | $48,026 | $158,640 |
| 2022 | $1,309,458 | $42,483 | $300,196 | $294,000 | 22 | $294,000 | $42,483 | $166,079 |
| 2021 | $1,567,171 | $162,046 | $339,410 | $332,500 | 24 | $332,500 | $162,046 | $173,386 |
| 2020 | $1,744,535 | $185,648 | $186,277 | $180,500 | 26 | — | $185,648 | $171,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woolard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for animal protection and welfare, education, hunger relief, housing, and community activities.
Among its 2024 grantees, Alley Cat Allies says its mission is to transform and develop communities to protect and improve cats’ lives. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals on the front lines of humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Zeus’ Rescues says it works to eradicate pet homelessness, cruelty, and euthanasia in the New Orleans metro area, and is committed to community building and pet education. Chimp Haven says it provides and promotes care for sanctuary chimpanzees and inspires action for the species worldwide. The Humane Society of Louisiana says it empowers people and communities to create a no-kill state where all animals’ lives matter.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $179,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $75,000 to Christ Church in New Orleans for program activities; $20,000 to Alley Cat Allies for animal welfare; and $12,000 to the University of Delaware-Biden Institute for education. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to HSUS for animal protection, World Central Kitchen and Second Harvest Food Bank for hunger relief, Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund for education, St. Bernard Project for housing, and the Women’s Sports Foundation for community. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Zeus’ Rescues, $4,000 to LASPCA, and $2,000 to Chimp Haven for animal protection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynda D. Woolard, Annette Woolard-Provine, and Peggy Woolard as directors.
The Woolard Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annette Woolard-Provine
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynda D. Woolard
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Woolard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edgar Woolard (2020–2023) — 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 Woolard Family Foundation
How much does The Woolard Family Foundation give each year?
The Woolard Family Foundation gave $179K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $188K across 11 grants.
What is The Woolard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Woolard Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,769, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Woolard Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Woolard Family Foundation give grants?
The Woolard Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Woolard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Woolard Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Protection" (5 grants).
Who are The Woolard Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Woolard Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Church ($75,000), Alley Cat Allies ($20,000) and University of Delaware-Biden Institute ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Woolard Family Foundation?
The Woolard Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Woolard Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for animal protection and welfare, education, hunger relief, housing, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Woolard Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Woolard Family Foundation's EIN?
The Woolard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0711855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Woolard Family Foundation 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
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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 Woolard Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-woolard-family-foundation-morg_82211c8537824ce886db1a14520f0b15
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