Woolard Foundation
Woolard Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $62K.
Woolard Foundation at a glance
In short: Woolard Foundation gave $62K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $16K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $62,000
- +588.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $15,500
- +588.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (66% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Woolard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was University of Arkansas ($41K). Together the top 4 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $62K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Education | $40,500 |
| Northwest Local Schools Cincinnati, OH | Education | $11,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Research | $10,000 |
| Boy Scout Troup 20 West Helena, AR | Education | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $7,869 | $63,470 | $62,000 | 4 | $63,470 | — |
| 2020 | $59,630 | $2,331 | $9,745 | $9,000 | 4 | — | $1,272 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Woolard Foundation is led by H. Franklin Woolard, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
H. Franklin Woolard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Woolard Foundation
How much does Woolard Foundation give each year?
Woolard Foundation gave $62K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9K across 4 grants.
What is Woolard Foundation's typical grant size?
Woolard Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,500, and its average grant was $15,500, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woolard Foundation give grants?
Woolard Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (18%) and Tennessee (16%).
Does Woolard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Woolard Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
What is Woolard Foundation's EIN?
Woolard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1047890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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