Woodhouse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woodhouse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $410,000 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $28,000. 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$410,000
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $400,000 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $400,000 | 85 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $410,000 | 83 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Woodhouse 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 Woodhouse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 32 | $141,750 |
| Montana | 33 | $127,000 |
| California | 5 | $44,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $32,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $26,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Hills Church | General support | $28,000 |
| Opportunity International | General support | $25,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | General support | $20,000 |
| Hope Academy | General support | $19,000 |
| Whitworth University | General support | $14,500 |
| Hope Church Kalispell | General support | $12,000 |
| Hope Farm School | General support | $10,000 |
| Skidmore College | General support | $10,000 |
| Ucsb Arts and Lectures | General support | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Village Mission | General support | $7,500 |
| Intervarisity Christian Fellowship | General support | $7,500 |
| Missionary Evangelism to Corrections | General support | $7,000 |
| Glory for Ashes | General support | $6,000 |
| North Shore Nordic Club | General support | $6,000 |
| Search Ministries Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church | General support | $6,000 |
| Braveheart Chaplain Ministry | General support | $5,500 |
| Indigenous Pathways | General support | $5,500 |
| Your Network of Praise | General support | $5,500 |
| Community Food Bank of Mineral County | General support | $5,000 |
| Mineral County Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Prop | General support | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| University of MN Foundation - Weisman Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the North | General support | $5,000 |
| Eleanore's Project Inc | General support | $4,500 |
| Eternal Anchor | General support | $4,500 |
| Mineral County Friends of the Library | General support | $4,500 |
| Mineral County We Care Foundation | General support | $4,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Bible Mission | General support | $4,500 |
| Fraser | General support | $4,000 |
| Global Minnesota | General support | $4,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General support | $4,000 |
| Mineral County Mt Rails-To-Trails | General support | $4,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Adult & Teen Challenge | General support | $4,000 |
| The Retreat | General support | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $4,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Missoula DBA Hope Rescue Mission | General support | $4,000 |
| Youth Link | General support | $4,000 |
| Family Promise of Missoula | General support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Austin
- Kirt Woodhouse
Questions people ask
Does Woodhouse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woodhouse Family Foundation give?
$410,000 in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Woodhouse Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana Austin (Secretary/Director) and Kirt Woodhouse (President/Board Chair/Trea).
What does Woodhouse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.