Van Riper-woodard Family

Foundation · Grantmaker CARMEL, IN EIN: 35-1939970

The Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. The foundation was established in 1994 and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving and community support.

Key facts about Van Riper-woodard Family

EIN: 35-1939970
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $333,660
Grants made (2024): 50
Average grant: $6,673
Median grant: $1,750
Total assets: $1,053,523
Primary geography: Indiana (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Van Riper-woodard Family funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Van Riper-woodard Family's 50 itemized 2024 grants were Indiana (93%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (25 grants), Carmel, IN (7 grants), Denver, CO (7 grants) and Spencer, IN (2 grants). 64% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (5 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

-10.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$334K

-1.4% YoY

Grant Count

+108.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-52.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Riper-woodard Family reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Historic Preservation and Historic Buildings Preservation
Arts and Culture

Grantmaking

The foundation made approximately 33 grants in 2024.

Grant Range

s & Patterns:**

Average Grant

amount varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Indiana
Colorado
Florida

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $870K (92%)

Colorado $23K (2%)

Florida $19K (2%)

Michigan $8K (1%)

Nevada $7K (1%)

Ohio $4K (0%)

Massachusetts $3K (0%)

North Carolina $3K (0%)

+6 more states

States

Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Virginia Washington

Cities

IndianapolisCarmelDenverPolandBonita SpringsWest Palm BeachLas VegasScottsSpeedwaySpencerAlexisAuroraBostonChicagoCincinnatiColumbusDetroitFishersFort LauderdaleFountain

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024 Financial Data:

Total Assets: $1,053,523
Total Giving: $333,660
Total Revenues: $255,335
Total Expenses: $380,986
Investment Income and Dividends: $39,890
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $215,445
Number of Employees: 0

2023 Financial Data:

Investment Income and Dividends: $44,797
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $54,258

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,053,523	$1,179,174	$1,442,333
Revenue	$255,335	$99,055	$65,139
Expenses	$380,986	$362,214	$158,917
Qualifying Distributions	$333,660	$338,429	$109,170
Net Investment Income	$222,337	$78,450	$40,186
Distributable Amount	$85,861	$89,023	$97,446

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

174 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Impd Mounted Patrol Association Co Central Indiana Police Foundation ($200,000), Indy Jazz Foundation ($20,000), Wfyi ($11,200 across 2 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
IMPD MOUNTED PATROL ASSOCIATION CO CENTRAL INDIANA POLICE FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN	BARN CONSTRUCTION	$200,000
INDY JAZZ FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN	SPONSORSHIP	$20,000
WFYI INDIANAPOLIS, IN	MATCHING FUNDS DONATION	$10,000
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN	KICKING THE STIGMA DONATION	$5,500
CARMEL JAZZ FEST CARMEL, IN	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000
CROWN HILL HERITAGE FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN	"TREES IN NEED" PROGRAM DONATION	$5,000
HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL INDIANAPOLIS, IN	SPONSORSHIP	$5,000
INDIANA LANDMARKS INDIANAPOLIS, IN	RESCUE PARTY SPONSORSHIP	$5,000
OWEN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY SPENCER, IN	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000
PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE WEST PALM BEACH, FL	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Turner Woodard is associated with the foundation's philanthropic efforts. He has personally organized numerous charitable events and opened his facilities at the Stutz Business Center and Wasatch Lake to host organizations and fundraising events.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TURNER J R WOODARD	PRESIDENT	4	—
TURNER JOHN WOODARD	VICE PRESIDENT	4	—

Contact Information

Address: 1030 S. Rangeline Rd., Suite 30 Carmel, IN 46032-2544

Phone: 317-488-7373

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Van Riper-woodard Family fund?

The foundation's mission is to support community-driven organizations rooted in shared values of inclusivity, collaboration, and service to others. The foundation is committed to championing positive change by actively helping fund and tell the stories of vital community organizations. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Historic Preservation and Historic Buildings Preservation • Arts and Culture

How do I apply for a grant from Van Riper-woodard Family?

**Grant Sizes & Patterns:** • Typical awards range from $120 to $255,000 • Average grant amount varies by year • Total giving in 2024: $333,660 **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Indianapolis Colts Foundation: $5,500 (Kicking the Stigma Donation) • The Carmel Jazz Festival: $5,000 (Unrestricted Donation) • Owen County Humane Society: $5,000 (Unrestricted Donation) • Additional 30+ grants totaling $77,320 The foundation made approximately 33 grants in 2024.

Where does Van Riper-woodard Family make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Indiana • Colorado • Florida

What size grants does Van Riper-woodard Family award?

In 2024, Van Riper-woodard Family awarded 50 grants totaling $334K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Van Riper-woodard Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Van Riper-woodard Family reported a distributable amount of $86K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.