Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation
The WoodmenLife Outreach Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation at a glance
In short: Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation gave $771K across 169 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $771,351
- +2985.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 169
- +16800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,564
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,562
- Total assets
- $3,524,736
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (46% 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 Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342-1890
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Virginia accounted for 46% of grant dollars, followed by Texas (13%), Florida (12%), Kentucky (8%), and Alabama (6%). The foundation also reported grants to organizations in other states, including North Carolina and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 169 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 437% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $771K (2024). In 2024 it made 169 grants totaling $771K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union County Schools Found Lake Butler, FL | Charitable Donation | $29,525 |
| National D-Day Memorial Foundation Bedford, VA | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Patrick Henry Family Services Inc Lynchburg, VA | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Stone Ridge Foundation Winchester, VA | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| United for a Cure Inc Lake Butler, FL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Annas Bake Sale Foundation Red Oak, TX | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Central Christian School Corporatio Dillwyn, VA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Edge Christian Camp Inc Spring Grove, VA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,524,736 | $947,173 | $771,959 | $771,351 | 169 | $771,351 | $186,696 | $176,531 |
| 2023 | $3,349,523 | $2,868,687 | $25,137 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $43,275 | $41,071 |
| 2022 | $505,973 | $7,877 | $25,005 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $7,872 | $25,285 |
| 2021 | $523,101 | $523,101 | — | — | — | — | $324 | $20,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported: the National D-Day Memorial Foundation says its mission is to preserve the lessons and legacy of D-Day; Patrick Henry Family Services says it provides services to strengthen and heal families and care for disadvantaged children; and Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Other grantees describe work in areas such as veterans’ services, human trafficking prevention and restoration, and community assistance. These are grantee missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 169 grants totaling $771,351. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $29,525, with a median of $2,562.
Among the largest grants were $29,525 to Union County Schools Foundation; $25,000 each to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, Patrick Henry Family Services, Samaritan’s Purse, Stone Ridge Foundation, and United for a Cure; and $20,000 to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Anna’s Bake Sale Foundation, Central Christian School Corporation, Edge Christian Camp, Idlewild Foundation, and Little League Baseball.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen K. McMahan as president; Daniel R. Molony Jr. as vice president; Jon R. Aerni as secretary; Annette Devine as treasurer; Aaron Cooper as assistant treasurer; and Denise McCauley and Michael C. Shealy as directors.
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation is led by Stephen K. McMahan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen K. McMahan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise McCauley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Shealy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Devine
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Molony Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon R. Aerni
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Cooper
Assistant Tr
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patrick Dees (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jordan Mawson (2020) — Assistant Tr
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.
Frequently asked questions about Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation
How much does Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation give each year?
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation gave $771K across 169 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's typical grant size?
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,562, and its average grant was $4,564, across 169 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation give grants?
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (13%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, TX (8 grants), Paducah, KY (6 grants), Murray, KY (6 grants) and Bedford, VA (4 grants).
Does Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 169 grants with a stated purpose on Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (169 grants).
Who are Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's largest grantees?
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($30,000 across 2 grants), Union County Schools Found ($29,525) and National D-Day Memorial Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation?
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $771K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's EIN?
Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4477207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Woodmenlife Outreach 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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