Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000

Deadline

April 1, 2027

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Nonprofit organizations must have a current IRS tax exemption letter.

Overview

The Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation, established in 2004, focuses on supporting charitable initiatives in Northern Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo counties. The foundation emphasizes cultural enrichment, educational programs, animal welfare, and health care for underserved populations. Nonprofit organizations seeking funding must have a current IRS tax exemption letter. This foundation honors the legacy of Edwin and Jeanne Woods, native Californians dedicated to enhancing local community life.

NOTE: Prospective applicants must contact the Foundation before submitting a funding request to determine that their proposed program falls within the Foundation's areas of interest.
The Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation was formed in 2004 to help support charitable endeavors in Northern Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo counties, with an emphasis on cultural enrichment and educational programs, animal welfare, health care and assistance to the underserved.
Edwin and Jeanne Woods were native Californians, who lived in the Santa Maria Valley for over 60 years. Their foundation contributes to local programs and organizations that enhance the lives of the residents of this area.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations must have a current IRS tax exemption letter.

What Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
45
Total given
$800K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$35K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Santa Maria, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; San Luis Obispo, CA.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Children's Resource Network · Pismo Beach, CA

    $35K

  • Santa Maria Philharmonic · Santa Maria, CA

    $30K

  • Santa Maria YMCA · Santa Maria, CA

    $30K

  • Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum · Santa Maria, CA

    $30K

  • Partners in Housing Solutions · Santa Maria, CA

    $30K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Animal rescue
  • Healthcare
  • Health disparities

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