Private foundation · EIN 26-2707125 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Woodhouse Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 83 grants paid, $410K total, median $3,500. 39% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
83
$410K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in MN
39%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 83 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ocean Hills ChurchSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$28K
Opportunity InternationalChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$20K
Hope AcademyMinneapoils, MNGeneral support$19K
Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WAGeneral support$15K
Hope Church KalispellKalispell, MTGeneral support$12K
Hope Farm SchoolStockholm, WIGeneral support$10K
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYGeneral support$10K
UCSB Arts and LecturesSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$10K
Good Samaritan Village MissionSpokane Valley, WAGeneral support$7,500
Intervarisity Christian FellowshipMadison, WIGeneral support$7,500
Missionary Evangelism to CorrectionsWyoming, MNGeneral support$7,000
Glory for AshesKalispell, MTGeneral support$6,000
North Shore Nordic ClubBig Fork, MTGeneral support$6,000
Search Ministries IncEdina, MNGeneral support$6,000
Wayzata Community ChurchWayzata, MNGeneral support$6,000
Braveheart Chaplain MinistryBrowning, MTGeneral support$5,500
Indigenous PathwaysBrunswick, MEGeneral support$5,500
Your Network of PraiseHavre, MTGeneral support$5,500
Community Food Bank of Mineral CountySuperior, MTGeneral support$5,000
Mineral County Community FoundationSuperior, MTGeneral support$5,000
PropEden Prairie, MNGeneral support$5,000
St Thomas AcademyMendota Heights, MNGeneral support$5,000
University of Mn Foundation - Weisman Art MuseumMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$5,000
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$5,000
Eleanore's Project IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$4,500
Eternal AnchorTacoma, WAGeneral support$4,500
Mineral County Friends of the LibrarySuperior, MTGeneral support$4,500
Mineral County We Care FoundationSuperior, MTGeneral support$4,500
Rocky Mountain Bible MissionMissoula, MTGeneral support$4,500
FraserRichfield, MNGeneral support$4,000
Global MinnesotaMinneapoils, MNGeneral support$4,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral support$4,000
Mineral County Mt Rails-To-TrailsSuperior, MTGeneral support$4,000
Pacific Northwest Adult & Teen ChallengeWest Missoula, MTGeneral support$4,000
The RetreatWayzata, MNGeneral support$4,000
The Salvation ArmyRoseville, MNGeneral support$4,000
Union Gospel Mission of Missoula Dba Hope Rescue MissionMissoula, MTGeneral support$4,000
Youth LinkMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$4,000
Family Promise of MissoulaMissoula, MTGeneral support$3,500
Harlem Assembly of God ChurchHarlem, MTGeneral support$3,500
Northern Cheyenne Mennonite ChurchesBusby, MTGeneral support$3,500
Northwest Indian Bible MissionAlberton, MTGeneral support$3,500
Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rocky BoyBox Elder, MTGeneral support$3,500
Beacon Bible CampWolf Point, MTGeneral support$3,300
Glacier View Baptist ChapelBrowning, MTGeneral support$3,300
Spirit of Life Four Square ChurchCrow Agency, MTGeneral support$3,300
Fresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTGeneral support$3,000
Hot Springs Bible ChurchHot Springs, MTGeneral support$3,000
JdrfBloomington, MNGeneral support$3,000
Minneapolis Institute of ArtMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$3,000
Minnesota Adult & Teen ChallengeMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$3,000
Minnetonka Center for the ArtsWayzata, MNGeneral support$3,000
Montana Family InstituteLaurel, MTGeneral support$3,000
Moody Radio NorthwestChicago, ILGeneral support$3,000
Onevillage PartnersMinneapoils, MNGeneral support$3,000
Roc WheelsBozeman, MTGeneral support$3,000
Ron Hutchcraft MinistriesHarrison, AZGeneral support$3,000
TubmanMinneapoils, MNGeneral support$3,000
CASA Hogar the Good Samaritan IncBanning, CAGeneral support$3,000

By state: Minnesota 32 · Montana 33 · California 5 · Illinois 4 · Washington 3 · Wisconsin 2

About this foundation

Woodhouse Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Kirt Woodhouse, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Woodhouse Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Woodhouse Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $410K across 83 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Woodhouse Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (32 grants), Montana (33 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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