Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc is a public charity based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2002, it collects contributions from Woodford Manufacturing Company and employees and distributes them to selected local tax-exempt charities focused on basic needs, self-sufficiency, and child development.
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc gave $705K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Colorado. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $705,290
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,183
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,973
- Total assets
- $9,000
- -60.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 Waynoka Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Phone: (719) 574-0600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tessa ($71K). Together the top 10 received $491K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 91 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Colorado. The listed recipients are in Colorado Springs, Monument, or Peyton, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $557K (2021) to $705K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tessa Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $71,498 |
| Tri-Lakes Cares Monument, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $59,681 |
| Greccio Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $55,365 |
| Special Kidsspecial Families Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $55,216 |
| Hope & Home Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $53,504 |
| Sarah's Home Peyton, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $46,735 |
| Marian House Kitchen Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $41,507 |
| Family Life Services Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $37,785 |
| The Place Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $35,891 |
| Christmas Unlimited Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $34,054 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,000 | $705,290 | $705,290 | $705,290 | 18 |
| 2024 | $22,600 | $696,127 | $696,127 | $696,127 | 18 |
| 2023 | $21,650 | $690,735 | $690,735 | $689,657 | 18 |
| 2022 | $20,575 | $665,336 | $665,336 | $665,000 | 19 |
| 2021 | $20,240 | $651,324 | $651,324 | $556,739 | 18 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to collect contributions from Woodford Manufacturing Company and its employees and distribute them to selected local tax-exempt charities in three groups: basic needs, self-sufficiency, and child development.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the types of organizations supported. TESSA describes its work as providing programs for people affected by domestic or dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Tri-Lakes Cares describes itself as a community-based resource center that helps families and individuals work toward a better tomorrow. Special Kids-Special Families describes its work as supporting people with disabilities and their families and caregivers. Sarah’s Home says it provides ministry, education, and safe housing for children rescued from human trafficking in the U.S. The Place says it helps youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness through essential services and a supportive community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the charity reported 18 grants totaling $705,290. Grant amounts ranged from $19,690 to $71,498, with a median of $34,972. The listed grants were for the charitable purposes of the recipient organizations.
The largest reported awards included $71,498 to TESSA, $59,681 to Tri-Lakes Cares, $55,365 to Greccio, $55,216 to Special Kids-Special Families, and $53,504 to Hope & Home. Other listed recipients included Sarah’s Home ($46,735), Marian House Kitchen ($41,507), Family Life Services ($37,785), The Place ($35,891), Christmas Unlimited ($34,054), Arc of Pikes Peak ($33,934), and Mt Carmel Veterans ($29,703).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen D Woodford as president and director; Paul LH Olson, Daniel J Woodford, John M Woodford, John J Medved, Joseph C Woodford, Jeff Tschetter, and Emily Poladian as directors; Kristina Stephens-Oakes as secretary; and Jason P Homec as treasurer.
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc is led by Stephen D. Woodford, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen D. Woodford
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Woodford
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeff Tschetter
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John J. Medved
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John M. Woodford
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph C. Woodford
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul Lh Olson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Emily Poladian
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kristina Stephens-Oakes
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jason P. Homec
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kevin G. Fink (2021–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc
How much does Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc give each year?
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc gave $705K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $696K across 18 grants.
What is Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $34,973, and its average grant was $39,183, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc that year got $35K on average.
Where does Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc give grants?
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (16 grants).
Who are Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tessa ($71,498), Tri-Lakes Cares ($59,681) and Greccio ($55,365), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc?
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $705K.
What does Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to collect contributions from Woodford Manufacturing Company and its employees and distribute them to selected local tax-exempt charities in three groups: basic needs, self-sufficiency, and child development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc?
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc's EIN?
Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1952245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Woodford Manufacturing Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/woodford-manufacturing-charities-inc-morg_a44748cbcf4743d8b975723bec66b257
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