Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc
EIN 581695425
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$1.1B
179 grants · $275.9M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100M+/yr
mega funder
capacity
$2.0M
typical big bets · $500K–$6.0M
grant size
38%
supporter · 30/78 multi-year
repeat
$3.9B
Assets (2023)
78
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
P Russell Hardin President
Phone
(404) 522-6755
Deadlines
Grant applications are considered in April and November for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15.
How to Apply
Application form not required. Proposals should be submitted via the Foundation's online application portal on its website. Before submitting a formal grant request, prospective grantees are encouraged to submit an informal inquiry to fdns@woodruff.org. The grant request should be made in letter form and include the following information: - A description of the organization, its purposes, programs, staffing and governing board - The organization's latest financial statements including the most recent audit report - A description of the proposed project and full justification for its funding - An itemized project budget, including other sources of support in hand or anticipated - Evidence from the IRS of the organization's tax-exempt status and that the applying organization itself is not a private foundation.
Restrictions
Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt charities and selected governmental agencies located and operating in Georgia, with most grants awarded to organizations in Atlanta. Grants to qualified public charities headquartered outside Georgia occasionally are considered when it is demonstrated that the proposed project will have particular impact in Georgia and fits within the program interests of the Foundation. These interests are focused on the following program areas: - Elementary, secondary and higher education - Health care and education - Human services, particularly for children and youth - Economic development and civic affairs - Art and cultural activities - Conservation of natural resources and environmental education. Grants for regular operating expenses are avoided. No grants are made to individuals.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $246.7M | $3.8B | $132.6M | 49 |
| 2021 | $335.5M | $4.1B | $128.3M | 46 |
| 2022 | $233.8M | $4.1B | $103.0M | 43 |
| 2023 | $287.7M | $3.9B | $247.3M | 41 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 179 grants on record
Minimum
$75K
25th Pctl
$500K
Median
$2.0M
Average
$6.2M
75th Pctl
$6.0M
Maximum
$75.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EJ
Erik S Johnson
4+ yrs
Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
PH
P Russell Hardin
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
EW
E Jenner Wood III
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair
Leadership
JW
James B Williams
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair Emeritus
Leadership
EN
Eli P Niepoky
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
J4
Joseph A Arnold elected 4423
Trustee
DS
David P Stockert
4+ yrs
Trustee
T4
Thomas J Lawley Retired 4423
Trustee
LG
Lawrence L Gellerstedt III
4+ yrs
Trustee
JW
James B Williams
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair Emeritus
Leadership
EW
E Jenner Wood III
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair
Leadership
PH
P Russell Hardin
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
EJ
Erik S Johnson
4+ yrs
Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
EN
Eli P Niepoky
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LG
Lawrence L Gellerstedt III
4+ yrs
Trustee
TL
Thomas J Lawley
3 yrs
Trustee
DS
David P Stockert
4+ yrs
Trustee
PH
P Russell Hardin
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
EJ
Erik S Johnson
4+ yrs
Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
EW
E Jenner Wood III
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair
Leadership
JW
James B Williams
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair Emeritus
Leadership
EN
Eli P Niepoky
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LG
Lawrence L Gellerstedt III
4+ yrs
Trustee
TL
Thomas J Lawley
3 yrs
Trustee
DS
David P Stockert
4+ yrs
Trustee
PH
P Russell Hardin
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
EW
E Jenner Wood III
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair
Leadership
JW
James B Williams
4+ yrs
Trustee- Chair Emeritus
Leadership
EJ
Erik S Johnson
4+ yrs
Secretary & Treasurer
Leadership
DS
David P Stockert
4+ yrs
Trustee
TL
Thomas J Lawley
3 yrs
Trustee
LG
Lawrence L Gellerstedt III
4+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (179 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $75,000,120 | Establishment of the Woodruff and Whitehead Affordable Housing Donor Advised Fund. | 2023 |
| Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | $70,000,020 | Development of Emory University's Winship Tower Midtown and Health Sciences Research Building II. | 2021 |
| Atlanta BeltLine Partnership | Atlanta, GA | $69,500,000 | Completion of the 22-mile trail corridor loop ($75 million) and support for the Legacy Resident Retention Program... | 2021 |
| Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | $55,000,000 | Support for Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute research plan. | 2020 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $40,000,000 | Renovation of Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center, expansion of neighborhood outpatient centers, and other... | 2023 |
| Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | $35,000,050 | Support for Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute research plan. | 2022 |
| Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | $35,000,037 | Development of Emory University's Winship Tower Midtown and Health Sciences Research Building II. | 2020 |
| Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | $35,000,010 | Support for Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute research plan. | 2020 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $25,000,053 | $286 million campaign to expand facilities and programs for neurological treatment, rehabilitation and research. | 2022 |
| Shepherd Center | Atlanta, GA | $25,000,000 | $286 million campaign to expand facilities and programs for neurological treatment, rehabilitation and research. | 2021 |
| Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | $20,000,043 | Support for Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute research plan. | 2021 |
| Atlanta BeltLine Partnership | Atlanta, GA | $18,000,051 | Completion of the 22-mile trail corridor loop ($75 million) and support for the Legacy Resident Retention Program... | 2023 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $15,000,000 | Establishment of the Robert W. Woodruff donor-advised fund for COVID-19 pandemic recovery. | 2020 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | $15,000,000 | Renovation of the Bell Buildings to house student success services and the National Institute for Student Success. | 2021 |
| Georgia State University Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $15,000,000 | Renovation of the Bell Buildings to house student success services and the National Institute for Student Success. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Inc | Atlanta, GA | $13,000,025 | Completion of the 22-mile trail corridor loop ($75 million) and support for the Legacy Resident Retention Program... | 2022 |
| Ichauway Incorporated | Newton, GA | $12,600,000 | 2024 capital and operating needs. | 2023 |
| Ichauway Incorporated | Newton, GA | $12,585,474 | Implementation of master facilities plan. | 2021 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $12,500,060 | Phase III construction of Tech Square. | 2022 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $12,500,047 | Phase III construction of Tech Square. | 2023 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $12,500,000 | Phase III construction of Tech Square. | 2022 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $12,000,000 | $90 million campaign to construct the Public Safety Training Center ($10 million) and support a comprehensive public... | 2021 |
| Ichauway Incorporated | Newton, GA | $12,000,000 | 2023 capital and operating needs. | 2023 |
| Ichauway Incorporated | Newton, GA | $12,000,000 | 2023 capital and operating needs. | 2022 |
| Ichauway Incorporated | Newton, GA | $11,200,000 | 2022 capital and operating needs. | 2021 |