David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund (Watertown) Grant

The David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund (Watertown) provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in New York and New England. Established in 1974 by Marian Woodward Ottley, the fund aims to fulfill her vision of improving the world for future generations. The fund prioritizes arts, education, health, and human services, with a historical preference for Connecticut organizations. It also considers the religious affiliations of applicants, reflecting Mrs. Ottley's charitable legacy.

It was fitting — and only natural —
that, upon her death in 1974, Marian Woodward Ottley would establish by
Will, the David, Helen, and Marian Woodward Fund in loving memory of
her parents, and in her words, “In order to carry out their wishes and
mine in attempting to make this a better world for those who come after
us.”Her Will created a distribution committee to direct the
trustee to distribute income and principal exclusively to or for the
benefit of non-profit institutions, corporations, and associations that
are located in New York and in the New England states of Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont that are
organized and operated exclusively for religious, educational,
charitable, or scientific purposes. The Fund also awards grants to
governmental agencies.
The distribution committee has attempted to carry out Mrs. Ottley’s wishes. It will continue to do so in an effort to make this a better world for those who come after her generous family.
The David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund (Watertown) makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in New York and in the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Program Areas
Arts, culture, and humanitiesEducationEnvironment, animalsHealthHuman servicesPublic/society benefitReligion

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.