TO EMPOWER COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERS TO PROMOTE SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCE CRIME AND VIOLENCE, RESTORE FAMILIES, REVITALIZE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+352.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
+182.9% YoY
About Woodson Center
Based on IRS filings
Woodson Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $446K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,727,373 | $12,113,182 | $13,934,234 |
| Revenue | $6,066,634 | $5,453,905 | $9,572,502 |
| Expenses | $6,284,318 | $7,874,746 | $4,749,361 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $446,411 | $316,282 | $48,025 |
| 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
120 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Woodson Center
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Piney Woods School ($1,786,122), G E Ministries Inc ($150,000), Alliance of Concerned Men ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE OF CONCERNED MEN WASHINGTON, DC | VALUED ALIGNED SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| BEYOND THE WALLS ELYRIA, OH | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $15,000 |
| CAN I LIVE INC WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $20,000 |
| CHRISTIAN FAMILIES AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE SPARTANBURG, SC | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $15,000 |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE ALLIANCE CLEVELAND, OH | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $10,000 |
| DENYCE GRAVES FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $15,000 |
| FEET ON THE STREET MINISTRIES INC ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $10,000 |
| G E MINISTRIES INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | VALUED ALIGNED SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| GALAXY STAR DRUG AWARENESS NASHVILLE, TN | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $6,500 |
| HE BROUGHT US OUT MINISTRY AKRON, OH | COMMUNITY AFFILIATES NETWORK | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA MANNING | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALVIN B JACKSON JR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| EMMITT W MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GREGG KUNES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GREGORY SNYDER | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| HATTIE PORTERFIELD | SECRETARY | 35 | $75,846 |
| JANICE ROGERS BROWN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN WILLIAMS III | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARTIN J WONG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MOSES BOYD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RICK D GAINER | TREASURER | 35 | $145,783 |
| ROBERT WOODSON SR | PRESIDENT | 35 | $500,000 |
| SCOTT MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JULIA NELSON | COO | 35 | $184,790 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodson Center?
Woodson Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Woodson Center?
As of 2024, Woodson Center holds $11.7M in total assets with $6.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 32 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does Woodson Center operate?
Woodson Center has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does Woodson Center award?
In 2024, Woodson Center awarded 32 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Woodson Center's EIN?
Woodson Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1217891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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