Ron and Carole Woods Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ron and Carole Woods Foundation is a private foundation in Porter, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $690,250 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$690,250
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $653,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $669,000 | 25 | $13.2 million |
| 2023 | $653,500 | 26 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $690,250 | 28 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Ron and Carole Woods 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 Ron and Carole Woods Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 14 | $429,750 |
| Arizona | 2 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fostering Hope | Operational Support | $120,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Religious | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $50,000 |
| St Andrews Episocpal Church | Operational Support | $47,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Defense of Freedom Operations | $40,000 |
| Muskogee Alumni Band | Educational | $40,000 |
| Will Rogers High School | Educational | $35,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Rescue Those | Operation Support | $30,000 |
| John 316 Mission | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Religious | $20,000 |
| Shine Joplin | Operation support | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Operational Honoring Heroes | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Veterans Services | $20,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Educational | $20,000 |
| For His Glory House | Operations Support | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Classical Academy | Educational | $16,000 |
| OPAC Foundation | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Religious | $10,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Operations Support | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Pet Rescue | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Teens Excelling Beyond Foundation | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Youth Exposition | Operations Support | $1,750 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | Operations Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald J Woods
- Mikel Buckmaster
- W Kirk Clausing
Questions people ask
Does Ron and Carole Woods Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ron and Carole Woods Foundation give?
$690,250 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ron and Carole Woods Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald J Woods (President), Mikel Buckmaster (Treasurer) and W Kirk Clausing (Director).
What does Ron and Carole Woods Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.