Private foundation · EIN 93-4856661 · Chelsea, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Woods 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $328K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$328K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jh RanchBirmingham, ALGeneral operations$200K
Jesus HarvestersTrussville, ALGeneral operations$50K
Mercy HouseMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$25K
Montgomery Christian SchoolMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$25K
FIRST Baptist Church MontgomeryMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$25K
Mercy House Benevolent FundMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$2,500

About this foundation

Woods Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chelsea, Alabama, administered in care of David D Woods, tax-exempt since 2026. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Woods Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Woods Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $328K across 6 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Woods Family Foundation give?

Alabama (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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