JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$42.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 57 | $40.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 55 | $41.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 53 | $42.0 million |
How to apply
JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc 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 JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 36 | $1.5 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $248,000 |
| New York | 2 | $22,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $18,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $18,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $12,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc | 2025 campaign | $300,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Scholarships | $245,000 |
| Brookstone School Inc | Education | $216,000 |
| Midtown Inc | Community advocacy | $200,000 |
| Columbus Technical College | Education | $125,000 |
| Columbus State University Foundation | Education | $111,000 |
| Springer Opera House | Arts | $80,000 |
| Georgia State University Fdn | Education | $70,000 |
| Port Columbus | Naval museum | $65,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chatt Valley | Youth development | $50,000 |
| Girls Inc of Columbus | Youth development | $30,000 |
| Historic Columbus Fdn Inc | Historic preservation | $26,000 |
| Twin Cedars Youth Services Inc | Youth home - anne elizabeth shepherd home | $15,000 |
| West Point Assoc of Graduates | Education-se draper library | $12,000 |
| Fighting Abuse in the Home | Family abuse victim advocacy | $11,000 |
| Columbus Hospice Inc | Hospice care | $10,000 |
| Columbus Museum Inc | Arts | $10,000 |
| Columbus Symphony Guild | Arts | $10,000 |
| Open Door Community House | Homeless shelter | $10,000 |
| Stewart Community Home | Special needs housing | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia Fdn | Education-jww, jr. Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Uptown Columbus Inc | Economic development | $10,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | Homeless shelter | $10,000 |
| West Point Assoc of Graduates | Basketball scholarship | $10,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Education | $6,000 |
| Community Housing Coalition of Madison Co | Housing repairs | $6,000 |
| Friends of St Louis | Historic preservation | $6,000 |
| Gifft Hill School | Education | $6,000 |
| Historic Linwood Foundation | Cemetery preservation | $6,000 |
| Lovett School | Education - true blue annual fund | $6,000 |
| Mercy Med of Columbus Inc | Indigent healthcare | $6,000 |
| Neighbors in Need Inc | Assistance with heating, utilities and food for needy madison co., nc. Residents. | $6,000 |
| Paws for Life | Advocacy for animals | $6,000 |
| Paws Humane Inc | Animal adoption | $6,000 |
| Riverside Military Academy | Education | $6,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center Foundation | Health - spinal research | $6,000 |
| Tara Institute of Performing Arts | Arts | $6,000 |
| Unison Preservation Society | Historic preservation | $6,000 |
| Waldorf School Assoc of Boulder Inc (Shining Mtn) | Education | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Health/medical | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher S Woodruff
- Sheila D Ferry
- Katherine F Woodruff
- James W Woodruff III
- Dina Woodruff
- Timothy L Decamp
Questions people ask
Does JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher S Woodruff (Chairman & Ceo), Sheila D Ferry (Director), Katherine F Woodruff (Vice Chair) and James W Woodruff III (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.