Woodson Family Foundation Inc
Woodson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Asheville, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing says it disbursed $83,276 to 18 organizations for educational, civic, or other charitable uses.
Woodson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Woodson Family Foundation Inc gave $83K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,276
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,626
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,553,111
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Woodson Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Sheila W Horine as the contact, says no application form or materials are designated, and lists no restrictions on awards. It also states that the foundation does not restrict its giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Sheila W Horine
Mailing address: 53 Cedar Hill Drive, Ashevelle, NC 28803-3044
Phone: (828) 274-8532
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woodson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northfield Mt Hermon - Richard Odman Endowed Fund ($62K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 100 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 24% to recipients in North Carolina, and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Woodson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 178% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $122K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Mt Hermon - Richard Odman Endowed Fund Mount Hermon, MA | Educational | $62,276 |
| Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities Southern Pines, NC | Educational | $4,000 |
| The Roaring Gap Foundation Greensboro, NC | Educational | $2,500 |
| Children's Welfare League Asheville, NC | Educational | $2,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc Asheville, NC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $1,250 |
| North Carolina Museum of History Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | Educational | $1,250 |
| Ecoforesters Asheville, NC | Natural Preservation | $1,000 |
| Raleigh Fine Arts Society Inc Raleigh, NC | Educational | $1,000 |
| Saint Mary's School Raleigh, NC | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,553,111 | $158,245 | $99,340 | $83,276 | 18 | $84,311 | $143,216 | $105,372 |
| 2023 | $1,475,206 | $50,921 | $82,012 | $67,000 | 20 | $67,962 | $39,416 | $78,777 |
| 2022 | $1,506,297 | $78,324 | $145,386 | $121,600 | 23 | $122,492 | $62,724 | $82,568 |
| 2021 | $1,573,359 | $384,218 | $44,577 | $30,000 | 16 | $30,841 | $370,759 | $80,717 |
| 2020 | $1,233,718 | $42,969 | $43,400 | $30,500 | 23 | — | $31,455 | $70,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $105K 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its giving as supporting educational, civic, or other charitable uses. Grants that year included awards designated for educational, charitable, and natural-preservation purposes.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Children’s Well-Being League says it works to improve and enrich the lives of children in Asheville and Buncombe County. EcoForesters describes its work as restoring and conserving Appalachian forests through education and stewardship. The Corral Riding Academy describes an after-school and Saturday program for at-risk teenage girls in Wake County, using rescued horses in a program that includes mentorship, tutoring, vocational training, horsemanship, and equine-assisted learning. Saint Mary’s School describes itself as an independent college-preparatory girls’ boarding and day school for grades 9–12.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $83,276. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $62,276, with a median of $1,000.
The largest award was $62,276 to the Northfield Mount Hermon – Richard Odman Endowed Fund in Mount Hermon, Massachusetts, for educational purposes. Other notable awards included $4,000 to Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities for educational purposes; $2,500 to The Roaring Gap Foundation for educational purposes; and $2,000 each to the Children’s Welfare League for educational purposes and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for charitable purposes. The North Carolina Museum of History Foundation received $1,250 for educational purposes, and EcoForesters received $1,000 for natural preservation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard P Woodson IV, Sheila W Horine, and Martha W Dunnagan as trustees.
Woodson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha W. Dunnagan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard P. Woodson IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila W. Horine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Woodson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Woodson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Woodson Family Foundation Inc gave $83K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 20 grants.
What is Woodson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Woodson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,626, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woodson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Woodson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (4 grants), Raleigh, NC (4 grants) and Southern Pines, NC (3 grants).
Does Woodson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Woodson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (10 grants) and "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Woodson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Woodson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northfield Mt Hermon - Richard Odman Endowed Fund ($62,276), Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities ($4,000) and The Roaring Gap Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Woodson Family Foundation Inc?
Woodson Family Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Woodson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes its giving as supporting educational, civic, or other charitable uses. Grants that year included awards designated for educational, charitable, and natural-preservation purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodson Family Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Sheila W Horine as the contact, says no application form or materials are designated, and lists no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Woodson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Woodson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1544614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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