Woodson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Woodson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$50,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $59,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $59,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $50,500 | 9 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Woodson 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 Woodson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $18,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $9,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Invisible Wounds Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Baton Rouge Ballet Theater | General support | $9,000 |
| Hub on Smith | General | $5,000 |
| Sheridan County YMCA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies | General support | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Endowment | $2,500 |
| Sheridan Big Brothers Big Sisters | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet K Taylor
- Bart Taylor
- Tracy Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Woodson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Woodson Family Foundation give?
$50,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Woodson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet K Taylor (Director/Pre), Bart Taylor (Direc/Vp) and Tracy Taylor (Director).
What does Woodson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.