Woodworth Family Foundation
The Woodworth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Established in 2005, it supports nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tacoma and Pierce County working in education, youth services, health care, and human services.
Woodworth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Woodworth Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Washington. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,643,500
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,336
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,744,202
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (15 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Woodworth Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI), which is the first step for both new applicants and past grantees. A full proposal is by invitation only. Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation generally does not fund an organization in back-to-back years and prefers a 24-month interval between grants.
- Review Cycle
- LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines. The foundation says it responds to LOIs within 60 days; its FAQ notes that response times can vary from 30 to 90 days because the board meets quarterly. The proposal-to-board-decision process generally takes three to six months.
- Deadline
- LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis, with no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey A Woodworth
Mailing address: 3110 Ruston Way Suite D, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 759-0165
Website: https://woodworthfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Woodworth Family Foundation
Who Woodworth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington Foundation ($185K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 266 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is nonprofit organizations in Tacoma and Pierce County. It says organizations located outside those areas generally do not qualify, though regional resources unlikely to be replicated locally may receive funding. All 2024 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Woodworth Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 58 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $807K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation Tacoma, WA | Scholarship Endowment | $185,000 |
| Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation Tacoma, WA | Support | $150,000 |
| Central Washington Universoty Foundation Ellensburg, WA | Supporting Student Access and Success at CWU | $135,000 |
| The Rescue Mission Tacoma, WA | Operations for Support for Homeless Programs | $125,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Racing Event | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tacoma, WA | Support | $100,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Tacoma, WA | Operations | $100,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Greentrike Tacoma, WA | Support | $45,000 |
| Bellarmine Preparatory School Tacoma, WA | Campus Center Campaign | $40,000 |
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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 | $26,744,202 | $1,894,438 | $1,787,900 | $1,643,500 | 58 | $1,643,500 | $1,597,769 | $1,535,238 |
| 2023 | $26,652,324 | $1,286,439 | $1,382,726 | $1,268,500 | 54 | $1,268,500 | $1,131,018 | $1,637,419 |
| 2022 | $30,681,424 | $8,388,529 | $1,161,924 | $1,032,500 | 54 | $1,032,500 | $8,225,937 | $1,268,668 |
| 2021 | $23,572,061 | $8,258,365 | $960,841 | $860,500 | 46 | $860,500 | $8,113,612 | $1,068,591 |
| 2020 | $16,382,874 | $3,452,473 | $1,075,325 | $806,500 | 54 | — | $3,184,373 | $818,252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodworth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation funds organizations whose projects emphasize education, youth services, health care, and human services. Its education focus includes programs that build students’ minds, character, or physical abilities, as well as scholarships, learning opportunities, school supplies, capital projects, and general operations.
Examples of grantees’ work include the University of Washington Foundation, which says it facilitates private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington, and Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation, which describes its mission as partnering for healing and a healthy future through philanthropy. The Rescue Mission says it shares love, hope, and support with neighbors in need. Greentrike describes its mission as honoring children and youth and championing play.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $1,643,500. Itemized awards ranged from $2,500 to $185,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The foundation says grants typically range from $2,500 to $25,000.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $185,000 to the University of Washington Foundation for a scholarship endowment; $150,000 to Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation for support; $135,000 to Central Washington University Foundation for student access and success; and $125,000 to The Rescue Mission for operations supporting homeless programs. Other notable awards included $100,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, Habitat for Humanity, Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center, and Washington State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey A. Woodworth as president; Derek Woodworth as treasurer and vice president; Nancy Woodworth as secretary; and John A. Woodworth, William Starks, and Jill Woodworth as board members.
Woodworth Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey A. Woodworth, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey A. Woodworth
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Woodworth
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Woodworth
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Woodworth
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Starks
Board Member
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Woodworth
Treasurer & V.p.
Treasurer → Treasurer & V.p., 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/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 Woodworth Family Foundation
How much does Woodworth Family Foundation give each year?
Woodworth Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 54 grants.
What is Woodworth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Woodworth Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,336, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Woodworth Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Woodworth Family Foundation give grants?
Woodworth Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (38 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants), Puyallup, WA (3 grants) and Gig Harbor, WA (2 grants).
Does Woodworth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Woodworth Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support" (12 grants).
Who are Woodworth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Woodworth Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington Foundation ($185,000), Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation ($150,000) and Central Washington Universoty Foundation ($135,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Woodworth Family Foundation?
Woodworth Family Foundation reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Woodworth Family Foundation fund?
The foundation funds organizations whose projects emphasize education, youth services, health care, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Woodworth Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI), which is the first step for both new applicants and past grantees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Woodworth Family Foundation's EIN?
Woodworth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0283284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Woodworth Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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