The Woodard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Woodard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Eugene, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $442,150 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$442,150
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $430,250 the year before.
62% of its 2024 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 | $430,250 | 65 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $442,150 | 58 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
The Woodard 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Woodard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 46 | $424,900 |
| California | 3 | $5,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Row River Fire Response | Executive director salary | $50,000 |
| Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation | Business plan coast fork public market | $45,000 |
| Cottage Grove Prospectors and Gold Diggers | Lawn mower and insurance support; painting of snaphouse and adjacent building | $42,500 |
| Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days | Executive director position creation | $40,000 |
| Cottage Grove Genealogical Society | Village green community forum; library & community center lease payments; computer upgrades; commemorative placard; general operating support | $20,900 |
| Paws and Whiskers Society | General operating support; spay and neuter program | $18,000 |
| Oregon Mind Body Institute | South lane school district healthy staff healthy students program | $17,500 |
| Kids First Center | Child abuse intervention support | $15,000 |
| Welcome Home Animal Shelter | Fencing | $13,500 |
| Cottage Grove Museum | Digitization of cottage grove sentinel | $13,000 |
| South Lane Mental Health | Computers | $10,500 |
| Bohemia Heritage Association | Executive director position creation | $10,000 |
| Eugene Symphony Association | Link up south lane county | $10,000 |
| Portland Japanese Garden | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lane County Diaper Bank | Staffing and rural diaper support | $8,000 |
| Square One Villages | Cottage village power wheelchair flooring | $8,000 |
| Eugene Science Center | Expanded programming: adaptation and the dinosaurs | $7,000 |
| Western Oregon Exposition | Vendor coordinator support; marketing services 2025 woe fair | $7,000 |
| Agape | Food for eugene adventure camp | $5,000 |
| Center for Community Counseling | Child abuse program men's group | $5,000 |
| Daisy Chain | Spanish speaking program expansion | $5,000 |
| Eugene Ballet Company | Increase access to rural dance | $5,000 |
| Gamma Phi Beta Foundation | Nu campaign | $5,000 |
| Lewis & Clark College | Mens and womens golf teams | $5,000 |
| Ophelia's Place | South lane county youth empowerment program | $5,000 |
| Oregon Values and Beliefs Center | Program sponsor for statewide media outreach | $5,000 |
| Instaballet | Acessible dance workshops with circle of friends | $4,200 |
| Cascade Raptor Center | Creative wildlife connections | $4,000 |
| Eugene Active 20-30 Foundation | 2025 tj golf classic sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Cottage Grove Economic and Business Improvement District | Bohemia park banners | $3,000 |
| Creative Chaos | Year round activities | $3,000 |
| Chamber Music Amici | In memory of sharon schuman; budget overages for five april concerts | $2,750 |
| Cottage Grove Chamber Foundation | 2025 concerts in the park | $2,500 |
| Irvine Animal Care Center | Greatest need support | $2,500 |
| Singing Creek Educational Center | Steve williamson presentation | $2,500 |
| Casa of Lane County | Deepening our roots program phase 2 | $2,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Kids helping kids program at cottage grove high school | $2,000 |
| Next Up | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Palm Springs Community Concert Association | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon | Law enforcement torch run | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tod C Woodard
- Tyson Woodard
- Kristen Woodard
- Dena McCoy
- Joy Turner
- Kade McCoy
Questions people ask
Does The Woodard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Woodard Family Foundation give?
$442,150 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Woodard Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tod C Woodard (President/Director), Tyson Woodard (Secretary/Director/Administrator), Kristen Woodard (Treasurer/Director) and Dena McCoy (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Woodard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and education.