Woodrow Foundation
Woodrow Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported 21 grants totaling $68,468, including a $52,028 scholarship grant to Whitworth University and smaller grants for general operating support.
Woodrow Foundation at a glance
In short: Woodrow Foundation gave $68K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,468
- +384.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,260
- +361.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $822
- Total assets
- $548,267
- -6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Woodrow 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: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (503) 464-3580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodrow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitworth University ($52K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 105 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The reported shares for Illinois, Colorado, DC, and Indiana were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Woodrow Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 191% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $89K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $52,028 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc Chicago, IL | General Operating | $822 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Denver, CO | General Operating | $822 |
| Easter Seal Society of Washington Seattle, WA | General Operating | $822 |
| Union Gospel Mission-Spokane Spokane, WA | General Operating | $822 |
| Empire Health Foundation Spokane, WA | General Operating | $822 |
| St Luke's Rehab Spokane, WA | General Operating | $822 |
| American Red Cross Washington DC, DC | General Operations | $822 |
| American Legion Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $822 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | General Operating | $822 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $548,267 | $42,912 | $81,155 | $68,468 | 21 | $69,675 | $32,028 | $36,451 |
| 2024 | $586,504 | $60,846 | $28,255 | $14,133 | 20 | $16,804 | $50,066 | $35,095 |
| 2023 | $553,919 | $65,757 | $102,649 | $88,551 | 21 | $91,201 | $55,416 | $33,885 |
| 2022 | $590,808 | $64,943 | $69,102 | $53,103 | 22 | $56,010 | $52,310 | $41,915 |
| 2021 | $595,001 | $37,306 | $67,946 | $52,937 | 21 | — | $24,945 | $41,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodrow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included scholarships and general operating support. Among its grantees, Whitworth University describes its mission as providing “an education of mind and heart” through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by Christian scholars. PROVAIL says its mission is to support people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices. Providence Health Care Foundation describes its work as serving all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $68,468. Grant amounts ranged from $822 to $52,028; the median grant was $822. Its largest grant was $52,028 to Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, for scholarships. Other reported 2025 awards included $822 each to Innovia Foundation, PROVAIL, the Yakima Family YMCA, and Providence Health Care Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US BANK N A as trustee.
Woodrow Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$11K (2023) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $12K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Foundation
How much does Woodrow Foundation give each year?
Woodrow Foundation gave $68K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 20 grants.
What is Woodrow Foundation's typical grant size?
Woodrow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $822, and its average grant was $3,260, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woodrow Foundation give grants?
Woodrow Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (12 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Woodrow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Woodrow Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Woodrow Foundation's largest grantees?
Woodrow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Whitworth University ($52,028), Muscular Dystrophy Assoc ($822) and National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($822), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Woodrow Foundation?
Woodrow Foundation reported $548K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Woodrow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and general operating support. Among its grantees, Whitworth University describes its mission as providing “an education of mind and heart” through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by Christian scholars. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodrow 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 Woodrow Foundation's EIN?
Woodrow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6326014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Woodrow 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Woodrow Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/woodrow-foundation-morg_62892254bf4142029ee737103794a1d8
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