Woodhull Freedom Foundation
Woodhull Freedom Foundation is a public charity based in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2003, it works through research, advocacy, and public education to affirm sexual freedom as a human right.
Woodhull Freedom Foundation at a glance
In short: Woodhull Freedom Foundation gave $173K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,945
- +42.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,303
- -45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $799,460
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Woodhull Freedom Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 314 Old Farm Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095
Phone: (610) 212-5555
Website: https://woodhullfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodhull Freedom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swop Behind Bars Inc ($38K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest stated shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (29%) and Georgia (15%); Nevada accounted for 7% and Oregon for 6%. Listed recipients were also located in Washington, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Woodhull Freedom Foundation gives
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $173K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swop Behind Bars Inc Brandon, FL | Program Support | $38,200 |
| Advocates of the South Inc Decatur, GA | Program Support | $15,300 |
| Bizops Foundation Corp | Program Support | $12,620 |
| Yaya Por Vida Port St Lucie, FL | Program Support | $11,900 |
| Swaid Collective Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $11,900 |
| Oregon Safer Workers Coalition Portland, OR | Program Support | $11,000 |
| Points of Distribution Tacoma, WA | Program Support | $11,000 |
| Swoon Alliance Chicago, IL | Program Support | $11,000 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Indianapolis, IN | Program Support | $10,975 |
| Sprout Nola New Orleans, LA | Program Support | $10,350 |
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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 | $799,460 | $1,220,498 | $1,377,204 | $172,945 | 13 | $22,636 |
| 2024 | $970,435 | $1,006,559 | $1,256,814 | $121,200 | 5 | $30,092 |
| 2023 | $1,233,271 | $1,979,681 | $1,527,341 | $52,670 | 1 | $9,160 |
| 2022 | $754,338 | $1,389,971 | $931,347 | — | — | $1,081 |
| 2021 | $295,796 | $274,231 | $222,185 | — | — | $1,285 |
| 2020 | $240,841 | $238,593 | $165,908 | — | — | $525 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Woodhull’s stated mission is to affirm sexual freedom as a fundamental human right. Its 2025 filing describes work that includes public education, advocacy for the decriminalization and social acceptance of consensual sexual expression, efforts to change discriminatory sex laws and enforcement practices, and support for legal action involving sexual freedom and privacy rights.
The 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Points of Distribution says it supports marginalized people through meaningful work opportunities and programs serving them. Fiscal Sponsorship Allies says it provides affordable fiscal sponsorship services for charitable work. Sprout NOLA says it supports community farmers and works to build a stronger local food system. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Woodhull reported 13 grants totaling $172,945. Grant amounts ranged from $9,000 to $38,200, with a median of $11,000. The largest grants included $38,200 to SWOP Behind Bars Inc. for program support and $15,300 to Advocates of the South Inc. for program support. Other grants included $12,620 to BizOps Foundation Corp., $11,900 each to YaYa Por Vida and SWAID Collective, and $11,000 each to Oregon Safer Workers Coalition, Points of Distribution, and Swoon Alliance. The filing lists program support as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C. Theodore Bernhardt as treasurer; Jaime Benavides, Savannah Sly, and Jeremiah Gertler as board members; Hardy Haberman as chairperson; and Ricci Levy as president and CEO.
Woodhull Freedom Foundation is led by Ricci Levy, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ricci Levy
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $85K (2025)
Hardy Haberman
Chairperson
Co-Chairperson → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Theodore Bernhardt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Ben Benavides
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Gertler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Savannah Sly
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mandy Carter (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carmen Vazquez (2020) — Co-Chairperson
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 $85K, to Ricci Levy (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Woodhull Freedom Foundation
How much does Woodhull Freedom Foundation give each year?
Woodhull Freedom Foundation gave $173K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $121K across 5 grants.
What is Woodhull Freedom Foundation's typical grant size?
Woodhull Freedom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $13,303, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Woodhull Freedom Foundation give grants?
Woodhull Freedom Foundation's top state is Florida, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (15%) and Nevada (7%).
Does Woodhull Freedom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Woodhull Freedom Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (13 grants).
Who are Woodhull Freedom Foundation's largest grantees?
Woodhull Freedom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Swop Behind Bars Inc ($38,200), Advocates of the South Inc ($15,300) and Bizops Foundation Corp ($12,620), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Woodhull Freedom Foundation?
Woodhull Freedom Foundation reported $799K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Woodhull Freedom Foundation fund?
Woodhull’s stated mission is to affirm sexual freedom as a fundamental human right. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodhull Freedom Foundation?
Woodhull Freedom Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check woodhullfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Woodhull Freedom Foundation's EIN?
Woodhull Freedom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3681116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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