Woodcock Foundation
The Woodcock Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It is a family foundation working toward a more equitable and sustainable world by strengthening democracy, advancing educational and economic opportunity, and protecting the environment.
Woodcock Foundation at a glance
In short: Woodcock Foundation gave $5.9M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), top state Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,874,683
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,010
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,500
- Total assets
- $64,905,065
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (26% 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 Woodcock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and does not review unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and typically works with grantees through ongoing relationships.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1411 Broadway 16Th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 549-5370
Website: https://woodcockfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodcock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($750K). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 118 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Maine (26%), New York (17%), California (15%), the District of Columbia (12%), and Georgia (8%). These figures describe the distribution of grant dollars by recipient state, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Woodcock Foundation gives
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $5.2M (2023) to $6.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | General Support | $750,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Unity, ME | General Support | $750,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors New York, NY | General Support | $365,300 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institute Atlanta, GA | General Support | $300,000 |
| Free Press Northhampton, MA | General Support | $275,000 |
| The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative | General Support | $225,500 |
| Redf San Francisco, CA | General Support | $220,000 |
| Spark Microgrants New York, NY | General Support | $220,000 |
| Acumen Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support | $183,000 |
| Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $160,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Woodcock Foundation?
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 | $64,905,065 | $2,091,064 | $8,373,107 | $5,874,683 | 66 | $6,749,384 | $296,436 | $4,342,620 |
| 2023 | $70,781,272 | $7,793,399 | $7,362,170 | $5,181,709 | 47 | $6,163,619 | $1,605,090 | $3,867,606 |
| 2022 | $90,341,598 | $10,947,680 | $7,474,107 | $5,568,352 | 1 | $6,228,971 | $4,580,195 | $3,148,918 |
| 2021 | $86,199,498 | $20,123,781 | $7,495,110 | $5,550,375 | 1 | — | $13,744,791 | $4,190,133 |
| 2020 | $73,154,502 | $19,650,027 | $8,591,150 | $6,288,946 | 3 | — | $11,702,459 | $4,189,041 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodcock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to work toward a more equitable and sustainable world through strengthening democracy, advancing educational and economic opportunity, and protecting the environment. Its stated areas of work include social enterprise and economic development, food systems, conservation and biodiversity, democracy and media, gender equality, and civil society.
The foundation says it supports individual leaders advancing innovative solutions through organizations or enterprises, as well as institutions that demonstrate leadership in their fields. Examples of its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work: Maine Coast Heritage Trust says it advances land and water conservation in Maine; the National Young Farmers Coalition says it works to shift power and change policy for a new generation of farmers; and Equis Institute says it works to build understanding of Latinx communities and support engagement and leadership. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $5,874,683. Grants ranged from $25 to $750,000, with a median of $31,500. The foundation’s website says its decisions are made case by case through deliberation with grantees, trustees, and staff. It typically provides long-term core funding, makes few grants to new organizations in a given year, and uses a trust-based approach that treats grantees as partners.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $750,000 each to Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; $365,300 to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; $300,000 to BVM Capacity Building Institute; $275,000 to Free Press; and $225,500 to the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. These grants were listed for general support. Other notable awards included $220,000 each to REDF and Spark Microgrants, $183,000 to Acumen Fund, and $160,000 to the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Olga Merck Davidson, Stuart P. Davidson, Jeremy Guth, Winthrop Rutherfurd, Jr., and Margot Brandenburg as trustees. Lindsay Shea is listed as an emeritus trustee. Staff listed on the website include Executive Director Stacey Faella, Senior Program Manager Kavi Waddell, and Grants & Administrative Associate Nicholas Tran.
The 2024 filing lists Jeremy Guth, Lindsay D. Shea, Olga M. Davidson, Stuart Davidson, Winthrop Rutherfurd, Margot Brandenburg, and Sabrina Guth as trustees.
Woodcock Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margot Brandenburg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$93K (2020) → $114K (2024)
Winthrop Rutherfurd
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$95K (2021) → $113K (2024)
Jeremy Guth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay D. Shea
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olga M. Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Guth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Winthrop Rutherfurd Attn Rhd (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $114K, to Margot Brandenburg (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Woodcock Foundation
How much does Woodcock Foundation give each year?
Woodcock Foundation gave $5.9M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 47 grants.
What is Woodcock Foundation's typical grant size?
Woodcock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $31,500, and its average grant was $89,010, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woodcock Foundation give grants?
Woodcock Foundation's top state is Maine, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Woodcock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Woodcock Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Woodcock Foundation's largest grantees?
Woodcock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($750,000), Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association ($750,000) and BVM Capacity Building Institute ($450,712 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Woodcock Foundation?
Woodcock Foundation reported $64.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Woodcock Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to work toward a more equitable and sustainable world through strengthening democracy, advancing educational and economic opportunity, and protecting the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodcock Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and does not review unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Woodcock Foundation's EIN?
Woodcock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1606085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Woodcock 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Woodcock Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Foundation to Promote Open Society
New York, NY
The Foundation to Promote Open Society funds organizations advancing human rights, civil society, democratic practice, equity, research, and education, with grants spanning the United States and six global regions. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,000 to $44.9 million, with a median of $257,214. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$10.8B
Grants
738
Total Given
$481.5M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Woodcock Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/woodcock-foundation-morg_b036cdfa199a4d7492befeac0dfb28b1
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_341606085_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Woodcock Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/woodcock-foundation-morg_b036cdfa199a4d7492befeac0dfb28b1},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Woodcock Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Woodcock Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?