Woodlawn United Inc
The foundation will serve as a catalyst and facilitator for the transformation and revitalization of the woodlawn community in birmingham, Alabama into a vibrant and sustainable community in which its residents have an opportunity to thrive.
Woodlawn United Inc at a glance
In short: Woodlawn United Inc gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,600
- +271.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,600
- +642.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,600
- Total assets
- $17,457,237
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Woodlawn United Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Woodlawn United Inc
Who Woodlawn United Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Woodlawn United Inc gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $791K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $74,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,457,237 | $2,505,121 | $4,027,170 | $74,600 | 1 | $371,648 |
| 2023 | $19,560,952 | $2,544,857 | $2,028,366 | $20,100 | 2 | $217,811 |
| 2022 | $20,158,296 | $2,546,007 | $3,217,152 | $372,162 | 4 | $229,516 |
| 2021 | $23,281,492 | $7,022,697 | $3,880,882 | $791,296 | 4 | $229,047 |
| 2020 | $22,648,296 | $10,231,071 | $2,850,256 | $112,263 | 10 | $203,167 |
About Woodlawn United Inc
Based on IRS filings
Woodlawn United Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K. Net investment income was $372K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Woodlawn United Inc is led by Mashonda Taylor, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mashonda Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $197K (2024)
T. Michael Goodrich II
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deakins F. Rushton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Abrahams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marquita F. Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myeisha Hutchinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Bean
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Simon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven R. Spencer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Avery
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Key
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Johns
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe D. Ayers
Community Development Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $124K (2024)
Meghan Ann Hellenga
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $163K (2024)
Gillian W. Goodrich
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Wood Herren
Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Michael Goodrich
Past Chairman
President → Past Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Johnny Johns (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Kate H. Cotton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eveitt Payne (2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Hood (2020) — Director
- Former: Arnold King (2020) — Director
- Former: Braxton Goodrich (2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia A. Hoban-Moore (2020) — Interim Executive Director
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 $197K, to Mashonda Taylor (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn United Inc
How much does Woodlawn United Inc give each year?
Woodlawn United Inc gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Woodlawn United Inc?
Woodlawn United Inc reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Woodlawn United Inc?
Woodlawn United Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $17.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Woodlawn United Inc operate?
Woodlawn United Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia.
What is Woodlawn United Inc's EIN?
Woodlawn United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4051072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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