Woodnext Philanthropies
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Woodnext Philanthropies at a glance
In short: Woodnext Philanthropies gave $26.3M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26.3M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,304,000
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,304,000
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,304,000
- Total assets
- $231,135,688
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Woodnext Philanthropies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Houston Community Foundation ($26.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22.0M (2023) to $26.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | Public Benefit | $26,304,000 |
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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 | $231,135,688 | $5,837,065 | $26,867,486 | $26,304,000 | 1 | $5,837,065 |
| 2023 | $230,999,455 | $7,907,153 | $22,419,740 | $22,000,000 | 1 | $7,907,153 |
| 2022 | $218,428,809 | $220,378,385 | $186,007 | — | — | $2,201,368 |
About Woodnext Philanthropies
Based on IRS filings
Woodnext Philanthropies is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $231.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26.3M. Net investment income was $5.8M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Woodnext Philanthropies is led by Julie Lawson, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Lawson
President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Touchet
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen D. Maislin
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Woodnext Philanthropies
How much does Woodnext Philanthropies give each year?
Woodnext Philanthropies gave $26.3M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Woodnext Philanthropies?
Woodnext Philanthropies reported $231.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
Where does Woodnext Philanthropies operate?
Woodnext Philanthropies has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Woodnext Philanthropies's EIN?
Woodnext Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1330756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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