Private foundation · EIN 84-4477207 · Omaha, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Woodmenlife Outreach 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: 169 grants paid, $771K total, median $2,562.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
169
$771K
Median grant
$2,562
Stays in NE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 169 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Union County Schools FoundLake Butler, FLCharitable donation$30K
National D-Day Memorial FoundationBedford, VACharitable donation$25K
Patrick Henry Family Services IncLynchburg, VACharitable donation$25K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCharitable donation$25K
Stone Ridge FoundationWinchester, VACharitable donation$25K
United for a Cure IncLake Butler, FLCharitable donation$25K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOCharitable donation$20K
Annas Bake Sale FoundationRed Oak, TXCharitable donation$10K
Central Christian School CorporatioDillwyn, VACharitable donation$10K
Edge Christian Camp IncSpring Grove, VACharitable donation$10K
Idlewild FoundationLutz, FLCharitable donation$10K
Little League Baseball IncNaples, FLCharitable donation$10K
New Creation VaHarrisonburg, VACharitable donation$10K
Bedford Community Christmas StationBedford, VACharitable donation$7,500
Bedford Community Health FoundBedford, VACharitable donation$7,500
Lake Christian Ministries IncMoneta, VACharitable donation$7,500
Safe Haven Baby Boxes IncWoodburn, INCharitable donation$7,000
Friends of Infinity Acres RanchRidgeway, VACharitable donation$6,500
Oak Level Volunteer Fire AssociatioHalifax, VACharitable donation$6,250
North Halifax Volunteer Fire DepartNathalie, VACharitable donation$6,000
Rustburg Dixie Softball IncRustburg, VACharitable donation$6,000
Southern Area Agency on Aging IncMartinsville, VACharitable donation$6,000
Triangle Volunteer Fire DepartmentNathalie, VACharitable donation$6,000
Shoebuddy IncWaxahachie, TXCharitable donation$5,803
A L Media Outreach CommunicationsLufkin, TXCharitable donation$5,000
Blackberry WinterRichlands, VACharitable donation$5,000
Bland Ministry Center and Dental ClBland, VACharitable donation$5,000
Bland Ministry Center and Dental ClBland, VACharitable donation$5,000
Blue Ridge Womens CenterRoanoke, VACharitable donation$5,000
Caroline County Habitat for HumanitBowling Green, VACharitable donation$5,000
Commun Schools AppalachianBristol, VACharitable donation$5,000
Fredericksburg Regional FoodbankFredericksburg, VACharitable donation$5,000
Gethsemane Baptist ChurchRichlands, VACharitable donation$5,000
Gods Storehouse IncorporatedDanville, VACharitable donation$5,000
Good News Jail & Prison Ministry (hHenrico, VACharitable donation$5,000
Helping Overcome PovertyWytheville, VACharitable donation$5,000
Loaves & Fishes IncApopka, FLCharitable donation$5,000
Love IncNacodoches, TXCharitable donation$5,000
Magnolia Rose Cottage IncStaunton, VACharitable donation$5,000
Mecklenburg County Cancer AssociatiChase City, VACharitable donation$5,000
Mesilla Valley Christian Schools inLas Cruces, NMCharitable donation$5,000
New River Community Action IncRadford, VACharitable donation$5,000
Power of the Word MinistriesNacogdoches, TXCharitable donation$5,000
Project Horizon IncLexington, VACharitable donation$5,000
Renewing Homes of Greater AugustaStaunton, VACharitable donation$5,000
Rockbridge Area Relief AssociationLexington, VACharitable donation$5,000
Rockingham County Fair AssociationRockingham, VACharitable donation$5,000
Saks of LoveNacogdoches, TXCharitable donation$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCharitable donation$5,000
Southside Crisis Pregnancy Center IFarmville, VACharitable donation$5,000
Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad IncStuarts Draft, VACharitable donation$5,000
Tackfully Teamed Riding AcademyHenry, VACharitable donation$5,000
Teen VentureRichlands, VACharitable donation$5,000
Thurman Brisben Homless Shelter inFredericksburg, VACharitable donation$5,000
Troutville Volunteer Fire DepartmenTroutville, VACharitable donation$5,000
Tyler Junior Golf FoundationTyler, TXCharitable donation$5,000
Womens Resource Center of the New RRadford, VACharitable donation$5,000
Bethesda Hope MinistriesDallas, TXCharitable donation$4,569
Nacogdoches County Aging CommitteeNacodoches, TXCharitable donation$4,500
Search County Veterans Memorial AssMarshall, ARCharitable donation$4,500

By state: Virginia 64 · Texas 27 · Florida 9 · Kentucky 25 · Alabama 17 · South Carolina 14

About this foundation

Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Woodmenlife Outreach 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 Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $771K across 169 grants, a median of $2,562.

Where does Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation give?

Virginia (64 grants), Texas (27 grants), Florida (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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