Woodard Family Foundation Inc
Woodard Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including humanitarian aid, food assistance, housing, maternal and child health, and press freedom.
Woodard Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Woodard Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,306
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,753
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,895,431
- +61.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Woodard Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1775 Earlysville Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901-1392
Phone: (757) 735-3190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodard Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 14% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 7% each to Connecticut and California, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Woodard Family Foundation Inc gives
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $71K (2024) to $123K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee Charlottesville, VA | Global Health and Emergency Aid | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc Charlottesville, VA | Local Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Aid to Lower Child & Maternal Morta | $5,000 |
| Albemarle Housing in Place (Ahip) Charlottesville, VA | Critical Home Repair Projects | $5,000 |
| Mideast Rescue Richmond, VA | Humanitarian Effort Irag, Ukraine | $5,000 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | Ukraine Humanitarian Assistance | $5,000 |
| Reporters Without Borders Washington, DC | Assist Journalists in Danger | $5,000 |
| Anera Washington, DC | Palestinian Humanitarian Efforts | $5,000 |
| Birth Sisters of Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA | Dula Training and Support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville, VA | Local Low Income Home Bldg | $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 | $3,895,431 | $1,447,104 | $96,620 | $71,306 | 19 | $77,525 | $228,404 | $143,711 |
| 2023 | $2,410,627 | $183,655 | $141,675 | $120,556 | 15 | $124,990 | $177,351 | $90,966 |
| 2022 | $2,368,647 | $870,077 | $163,469 | $122,500 | 13 | $126,238 | $846,365 | $89,163 |
| 2021 | $1,662,039 | $178,396 | $174,498 | $120,000 | 7 | $122,170 | $100,942 | $86,188 |
| 2020 | $1,658,141 | $123,631 | $137,114 | $85,000 | 1 | — | $85,893 | $89,609 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodard Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $144K 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 show support for organizations addressing humanitarian relief, local food assistance, housing, maternal and child health, community support, and press freedom.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. International Medical Corps says it saves lives and relieves suffering through health interventions in communities affected by conflict, disasters, and disease outbreaks. Birth Sisters of Charlottesville describes itself as a community-based doula collective supporting women of color through birth and motherhood. Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry says it provides food assistance and community engagement, while Child Health Partnership describes providing at-home support to children and parents. Reporters Without Borders says it defends press freedom, and Shelter for Help in Emergency says it works to end domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $71,306. Grant amounts ranged from $1,106 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the reported grants were $5,000 each to International Rescue Committee for global health and emergency aid; Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry for a local food bank; Save the Children for aid to lower child and maternal mortality; Albemarle Housing in Place for critical home repairs; International Medical Corps for Ukraine humanitarian assistance; Reporters Without Borders to assist journalists in danger; Birth Sisters of Charlottesville for doula training and support; and Habitat for Humanity for local low-income homebuilding. Child Health Partnership received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas Kent Woodard, William Keith Woodard, and William G Murray as directors.
Woodard Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Kent Woodard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William G. Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Keith Woodard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Woodard Family Foundation Inc
How much does Woodard Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Woodard Family Foundation Inc gave $71K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 15 grants.
What is Woodard Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Woodard Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,753, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woodard Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Woodard Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (11 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Woodard Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Woodard Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Woodard Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Woodard Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($5,000), Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc ($5,000) and Save the Children ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Woodard Family Foundation Inc?
Woodard Family Foundation Inc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Woodard Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing humanitarian relief, local food assistance, housing, maternal and child health, community support, and press freedom. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodard Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it 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 Woodard Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Woodard Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3855060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Woodard Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Woodard Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/woodard-family-foundation-inc-morg_97517b7977f04cbeb458436222f8a522
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