Woodward Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Woodward Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dubuque, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,350 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $25,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,350
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$25,600
- Assets$11,126
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $95,850 the year before.
50% 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 | $100,000 | 12 | $71,744 |
| 2024 | $95,850 | 15 | $41,159 |
| 2025 | $95,350 | 10 | $11,126 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tom Woodward 801 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001-4661 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 588-5734 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted via the Foundation website |
| Deadlines | January 1 for February review August 1 for September review |
| Restrictions | Local areas United Way endowments Capital for educculturehistsoc |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Woodward Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 6 | $69,100 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $21,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way (5 agencies in IA and WI) | Annual campaigns | $25,600 |
| Dubuque Community Y | New facilities | $12,500 |
| Opening Doors | Facilities renovation | $10,000 |
| Thompson Center on Lourdes | Facilities renovation | $10,000 |
| Crescent Community Health Center | Facilities renovation | $10,000 |
| Hill & Dales | New facility | $8,000 |
| Inspiring Community Inc | Facilities renovation | $6,250 |
| East Dubuque Public Library | Facilities renovation | $5,000 |
| Platteville Fire Department | Facilities renovation | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Scholarships | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Woodward
- Steve Larson
- Amy Wagner
- Bob Woodward
- John Geffers
- Beth Lutgen
Questions people ask
Does Woodward Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 1 for February review August 1 for September review.
How much does Woodward Foundation Inc give?
$95,350 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Woodward Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Woodward (President), Steve Larson (Treasurer), Amy Wagner (Secretary) and Bob Woodward (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Woodward Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.