Woods Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woods Family Foundation is a private foundation in Duluth, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,800 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$64,800
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,107 the year before.
48% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,963 | 14 | $764,781 |
| 2024 | $32,107 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $64,800 | 23 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Woods Family 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 Woods Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 23 | $64,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annandale Village | Contributions | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Food Bank | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Neighborhood Coop | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Corners Outreach | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Berkeley Lake PTO | Contribution | $3,800 |
| Ga Casa | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of NE Ga | Contribution | $3,000 |
| New American Pathways | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Tommy Nobis Center | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Dr Without Borders USA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Hi Hope Service Center | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Jack and Jill Late State Cancer | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Lift Up Atlanta | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Open Hand | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blind | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Wine to Water | Contribution | $1,000 |
| GPB | Contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michele Merkel
Questions people ask
Does Woods Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woods Family Foundation give?
$64,800 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Woods Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michele Merkel (Officer).
What does Woods Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and disability.