Woodford Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woodford Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $372,200 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$372,200
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$79,160
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $368,000 the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,550 | 59 | $28,705 |
| 2024 | $368,000 | 58 | $56,681 |
| 2025 | $372,200 | 55 | $79,160 |
How to apply
Woodford Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Woodford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $117,500 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $96,950 |
| Virginia | 10 | $69,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $34,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $11,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation | Center for studyof govt & indivdual | $60,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General purpose | $25,000 |
| State Policy Network | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General puprose | $25,000 |
| Steamboat Institute | General purpose | $20,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General purpose | $10,200 |
| Acton Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Independence Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Uplift Foundation | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Leadership Program of the Rockies | Scholarshipsgeneral purpose | $7,500 |
| The Heartland Institute | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ballotpedia | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Committee for A Constructive Tomorrow | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Constituting America | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Careers in Construction Colorado | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Mercatus | General purposegraduate studentfellow program | $2,500 |
| Perc Proprty and Environment Research Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Collegiate networkgeneral purpose | $2,500 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| American Institute for Economic Research | Bastiat &general purpose | $2,500 |
| Campus Reform Leadership Institute | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Just Facts | General puprose | $2,000 |
| Cato Institue | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Philanthropic Roundtable | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Institute for Free Speech | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph C Woodford
- Linda M Woodford
- Daniel J Woodford
- Stephen D Woodford
- John M Woodford
- Kristin Woodford
Questions people ask
Does Woodford Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woodford Foundation give?
$372,200 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Woodford Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph C Woodford (Trustee), Linda M Woodford (Trustee), Daniel J Woodford (Trustee) and Stephen D Woodford (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Woodford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.