Van Riper-Woodard Family
Van Riper-Woodard Family is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations including Indiana Landmarks, Indy Jazz Foundation, IndyHumane, and the Indianapolis Zoological Society.
Van Riper-Woodard Family at a glance
In short: Van Riper-Woodard Family gave $197K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,575
- -41.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -42.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,778
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $964,592
- -8.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Van Riper-Woodard Family
- How to Apply
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The filing names Turner J R Woodard as the contact and says requests for contributions are accepted only from 501(c)(3)-approved charities. It states that charitable gifts are generally limited to a maximum of $10,000 and are most commonly $1,000 to $2,500; the $100,000 Indiana Landmarks grant is an exception to that stated general limit.
- Review Cycle
- Requests must be received by September 1 to be considered for a calendar year. The September 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- Requests must be received by September 1 to be considered for a calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Turner J R Woodard
Mailing address: 1030 South Rangeline Road Suite 300, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 488-7373
Email: tjrw@turnerjamesinvestments.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Riper-Woodard Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana Landmarks ($100K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 176 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s listed grants include Indiana recipients, as well as a $500 grant to Hope International in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Van Riper-Woodard Family open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 261% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $338K (2023). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Landmarks Indianapolis, IN | Rescue Party Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| Indy Jazz Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Sponsorship | $21,000 |
| Indyhumane Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Donation | $8,700 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Donation | $6,000 |
| Carmel Civility Foundation Inc Carmel, IN | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Cruise Indy Carmel, IN | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Heartland Film Festival Indianapolis, IN | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| IMS Museum Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Indianapolis Film Project Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Stutz Artist Association Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $964,592 | $137,906 | $226,837 | $196,575 | 29 | $196,575 | $114,823 | $75,386 |
| 2024 | $1,053,523 | $255,335 | $380,986 | $333,660 | 50 | $333,660 | $222,337 | $85,861 |
| 2023 | $1,179,174 | $99,055 | $362,214 | $338,429 | 24 | $338,429 | $78,450 | $89,023 |
| 2022 | $1,442,333 | $65,139 | $158,917 | $109,170 | 42 | $109,170 | $40,186 | $97,446 |
| 2021 | $1,571,111 | $318,002 | $130,367 | $101,995 | 31 | $101,995 | $293,555 | $106,536 |
| 2020 | $1,348,476 | $78,552 | $93,434 | $60,070 | 27 | — | $78,552 | $88,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Riper-Woodard Family reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The Indianapolis Film Project describes its mission as exhibiting high-quality films, entertaining and educating people from all backgrounds, and inspiring conversation and community engagement. The Indianapolis Zoological Society says it works to protect nature and inspire people to care for the world. Indiana University Health Foundation says it uses philanthropy to support the goal of making Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation. Other recipients included the Indianapolis Garden Club, whose stated mission is horticulture education and beautification, and New Song Mission, which says it offers loving homes and private education to young children whose prospects are severely threatened by dysfunctional family situations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $196,575. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $100,000 to Indiana Landmarks for a “Rescue Party Sponsorship” and $21,000 to Indy Jazz Foundation for sponsorship. Other listed awards included $8,700 to IndyHumane and $6,000 to the Indianapolis Zoological Society, both for unrestricted donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Turner J R Woodard as president and Turner John Woodard as vice president.
Van Riper-Woodard Family is led by Turner J. R. Woodard, President & Vice President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Turner J. R. Woodard
President & Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James E. Weaver (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Van Riper-Woodard Family
How much does Van Riper-Woodard Family give each year?
Van Riper-Woodard Family gave $197K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $334K across 50 grants.
What is Van Riper-Woodard Family's typical grant size?
Van Riper-Woodard Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,778, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van Riper-Woodard Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Van Riper-Woodard Family give grants?
Van Riper-Woodard Family gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (20 grants) and Carmel, IN (3 grants).
Does Van Riper-Woodard Family give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Van Riper-Woodard Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (3 grants).
Who are Van Riper-Woodard Family's largest grantees?
Van Riper-Woodard Family's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana Landmarks ($100,000), Indy Jazz Foundation ($21,000) and Indyhumane ($8,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Riper-Woodard Family?
Van Riper-Woodard Family reported $965K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Van Riper-Woodard Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Riper-Woodard Family?
The filing names Turner J R Woodard as the contact and says requests for contributions are accepted only from 501(c)(3)-approved charities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Van Riper-Woodard Family's EIN?
Van Riper-Woodard Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1939970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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