The Woodlawn Foundation is a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization based in San Mateo, California. Established in 1914, the foundation receives contributions and provides grants to nonprofit organizations, with a particular focus on those receiving pastoral care from the Catholic Prelature of Opus Dei. The foundation promotes civic betterment and social improvements for the common good and general welfare of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54.2M
+36.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-56.0% YoY
Grant Count
26
-36.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-30.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Woodlawn Foundation's mission is to bring about civic betterment and social improvements and promote the common good and general welfare of the people of the San Francisco Bay Area through contributions to nonprofit organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community and Neighborhood Development
Grantmaking
The Woodlawn Foundation provides grants to approximately 40 to 50 nonprofit corporations each year.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $175,000.
Average Grant
amount: Information not specified in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The foundation also supports international organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $54,157,707
- Total Giving: $1,350,500
- Annual Revenue: $9,423,736
- Total Expenses: $1,640,620
- Total Liabilities: $1.34M (2023 data)
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $1,475,842
- Expenses: $3,355,540
- Total Assets: $39.7M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $54,157,707 | $39,701,579 | $34,223,302 |
| Revenue | $9,423,736 | $1,475,842 | $1,142,783 |
| Expenses | $1,640,620 | $3,355,544 | $1,869,460 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,337,519 | $1,143,881 | $688,049 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Curiodyssey ($150,000), Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County ($135,000), Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center ($115,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALISA ANN RUCH BURN FOUNDATION EL CERRITO, CA | CHAMP CAMP | $25,000 |
| BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE BERKELEY, CA | 2023 ARTS EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM | $60,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PENINSULA MENLO PARK, CA | BGCP CORE ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT BAYSHORE | $45,000 |
| CALIFORNIA SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| CASA OF SAN MATEO COUNTY REDWOOD CITY, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| CITY OF SSF PROJECT READ SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROJECT READ: ON THE ROAD TO READING | $40,000 |
| COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | HOMEWORK CLUB | $30,500 |
| CURIODYSSEY SAN MATEO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCOSAN JOSE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| DYF (DIABETES YOUTH FAMILIES) CONCORD, CA | RESIDENTIAL CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD R BARNEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 25.15 | $63,800 |
| FRANK B BLUM JR | VICE PRESIDENT | 12 | $58,800 |
| SUSAN A WEST | PRESIDENT | 12 | $58,800 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Woodlawn Foundation fund?
The Woodlawn Foundation's mission is to bring about civic betterment and social improvements and promote the common good and general welfare of the people of the San Francisco Bay Area through contributions to nonprofit organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community and Neighborhood Development
How do I apply for a grant from Woodlawn Foundation?
The Woodlawn Foundation provides grants to approximately 40 to 50 nonprofit corporations each year. **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $175,000. **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Total giving: $1,350,500 • Number of grants: 28 organizations • Average grant amount: Information not specified in sources • Median grant amount: Information not specified in sources **Sample Recent Grants (2024):** • CuriOdyssey: $150,000 (General Operating Support) • Ombudsman Services of San Mat…
Where does Woodlawn Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The foundation also supports international organizations.
What size grants does Woodlawn Foundation award?
In 2024, Woodlawn Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Woodlawn Foundation's EIN?
Woodlawn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0661414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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