Willowood Developmental Center Inc
To provide and support a comprehensive developmental and educational program which enhances the strengths of each child/adult. To provide training to increase independence and train future professionals in developmentally appropriate practices/therapies.
Willowood Developmental Center Inc at a glance
In short: Willowood Developmental Center Inc gave $53K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,583
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,528
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,661
- Total assets
- $6,774,176
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Willowood Developmental Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Willows Inc ($46K). Together the top 3 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2025) to $80K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Willows Inc Jackson, MS | Payments for kitchen remodeling to allow north willows to continue their mission. | $46,250 |
| Independent Living of Willowood Inc Jackson, MS | Payment for water heater and furnishings to allow independent living of willowood, inc. To continue their mission. | $3,661 |
| Willowood Alternative Living Inc Jackson, MS | Payments for furniture and equipment to allow willowood alternative living, inc. To continue their mission. | $2,672 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,774,176 | $5,689,406 | $5,810,357 | $52,583 | 3 | $146,611 |
| 2024 | $6,819,772 | $5,871,571 | $5,696,596 | $80,193 | 3 | $136,986 |
| 2023 | $6,459,897 | $5,188,871 | $4,955,044 | — | — | $42,433 |
| 2022 | $6,074,484 | $4,998,985 | $4,728,338 | — | — | $5,761 |
| 2021 | $5,827,803 | $5,882,374 | $4,806,545 | — | — | $38,403 |
| 2020 | $4,779,528 | $5,741,139 | $5,293,598 | — | — | $20,824 |
About Willowood Developmental Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Willowood Developmental Center Inc is a public charity, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $147K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Willowood Developmental Center Inc is led by Curtis Alford, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curtis Alford
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $161K (2025)
Steven Pickett
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Marsh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Fountain
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Hederman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Hederman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Underwood
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max David Marsh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Farrell
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Looser
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andrew Harris (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Sims (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Marshand Crisler (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kenneth Scianna (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Vicki Scianna (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $161K, to Curtis Alford (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Willowood Developmental Center Inc
How much does Willowood Developmental Center Inc give each year?
Willowood Developmental Center Inc gave $53K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 3 grants.
What is Willowood Developmental Center Inc's typical grant size?
Willowood Developmental Center Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,661, and its average grant was $17,528, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Willowood Developmental Center Inc give grants?
Willowood Developmental Center Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (3 grants).
Does Willowood Developmental Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Willowood Developmental Center Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Willowood Developmental Center Inc?
Willowood Developmental Center Inc reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Willowood Developmental Center Inc's EIN?
Willowood Developmental Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0523324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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