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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-2516951

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in The Woodlands, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 238 grants and $3.9 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,948,050

    Grants listed
    238
    Assets, end of year
    $146,550,332
  • Tax year 2023

    $8,866,140

    Grants listed
    218
    Assets, end of year
    $133,212,930
  • Tax year 2022

    $5,143,886

    Grants listed
    213
    Assets, end of year
    $124,519,411
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,893,923

    Grants listed
    207
    Assets, end of year
    $119,175,077
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,344,400

    Grants listed
    205
    Assets, end of year
    $93,026,599
  • Tax year 2019

    $3,089,399

    Grants listed
    197
    Assets, end of year
    $77,201,169
  • Tax year 2018

    $2,026,330

    Grants listed
    192
    Assets, end of year
    $61,610,429

Grants paid in 2024

238 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Support of general programs

    $1,000,000
  2. Montgomery County Food Bank CommitmentConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $361,115
  3. Conservative Partnership InsituteWashington, DC

    Support of general programs

    $250,000
  4. The Arbor SchoolHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $250,000
  5. First LibertyPlano, TX

    Support of general programs

    $200,000
  6. Boy's and Girl's CountryHockley, TX

    Support of general programs

    $125,000
  7. Houston Food BankHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $100,000
  8. Montgomery County Food BankConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $100,000
  9. Reflective Life MinistriesMagnolia, TX

    Support of general programs

    $51,000
  10. The Haven Home of HopePlantersville, TX

    Support of general programs

    $50,000
  11. Youth Reach HoustonHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $50,000
  12. Dan and Jan Duncn Nri Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $35,000
  13. Moco Womens CenterThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $35,000
  14. Community Assistance Center (mcea)Conroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $31,000
  15. Assistance League of Montgomery CountyConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $30,000
  16. Habitat for Humanity NW Harris CountyHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $30,000
  17. Montgomery County Youth ServicesConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $30,000
  18. St Lukes FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support of general programs

    $30,000
  19. Texas Community New AllianceWillis, TX

    Support of general programs

    $30,000
  20. North Texas Food BankDallas, TX

    Support of general programs

    $26,140
  21. Camp HopeHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $26,000
  22. Casa Child Advocates of Montgomery CountyConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $26,000
  23. Cassidy Joined for HopeThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $26,000
  24. Mosaics of MercyMagnolia, TX

    Support of general programs

    $26,000
  25. Beloved GalleryMarble Falls, TX

    Support of general programs

    $25,000
  26. Interfaith the WoodlandsThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $25,000
  27. Mighty Oak FoundationMontgomery, TX

    Support of general programs

    $25,000
  28. Texas Youth SummitSpring, TX

    Support of general programs

    $25,000
  29. Love Heals YouthConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $22,500
  30. Angel ReachConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $21,000
  31. Inspiration RanchMagnolia, TX

    Support of general programs

    $21,000
  32. Food Bank of Central and Eastern North CarolinaRaleigh, NC

    Support of general programs

    $20,650
  33. Interfaith of the Woodlands - Food Banksr AssistanceThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $20,500
  34. The RoseHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $20,000
  35. East Texas Food BankTyler, TX

    Support of general programs

    $16,140
  36. Meals on Wheels Montgomery CountyConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $16,000
  37. Feeding America SW VirginiaRichmond, VA

    Support of general programs

    $15,300
  38. Bridgewood FarmsConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $15,000
  39. Hope Beyond BridgesSpring, TX

    Support of general programs

    $15,000
  40. Lone Star Family Health CenterConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $15,000
  41. Tomagwa (magnolia)Magnolia, TX

    Support of general programs

    $15,000
  42. Second Harvest Food Bank of NW NCWinston Salem, NC

    Support of general programs

    $14,750
  43. Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaCharlotte, NC

    Support of general programs

    $12,980
  44. Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TN

    Support of general programs

    $12,840
  45. Central Virginia Food BankRichmond, VA

    Support of general programs

    $12,025
  46. Food Bank of Se VirginiaNorfolk, VA

    Support of general programs

    $12,025
  47. Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TX

    Support of general programs

    $11,440
  48. Family Promise of Montgomery CountyConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $11,000
  49. Blue Ridge Area Food BankVerona, VA

    Support of general programs

    $10,930
  50. Avenida Guadalupe AssociationSan Antonio, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,175
  51. Hill Country Daily Bread MinistriesBoerne, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,175
  52. Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA

    Support of general programs

    $10,020
  53. All EarsThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  54. Angel FlightAddison, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  55. Compassion UnitedConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  56. Greater Houston YMCAHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  57. Gullo Christmas for KidsConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  58. Interfaith Community ClinicConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  59. Journey HomeConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  60. Mission Ne Montgomery CountyNew Caney, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  61. Society of SamaritansMagnolia, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  62. Special Angels of the WoodlandsSpring, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  63. Tamina Community CenterConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $10,000
  64. Mississippi Food NetworkJackson, MS

    Support of general programs

    $9,630
  65. Mid Ohio Food BankGrove City, OH

    Support of general programs

    $9,360
  66. Gleaners Food BankIndianapolis, IN

    Support of general programs

    $8,350
  67. Northern Illinois Food BankCharles, IL

    Support of general programs

    $7,745
  68. Abundant Harvest KitchenSpring, TX

    Support of general programs

    $7,500
  69. Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TX

    Support of general programs

    $7,500
  70. Central Pennsylvania Food BankHarrisburg, PA

    Support of general programs

    $7,500
  71. Children's Miracle NetworkHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $7,500
  72. Interfaith of the Woodlands - - Crisis AsstThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $7,500
  73. Interfaith of the Woodlands - on the GoThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $7,500
  74. Interfaith Youth Program School Supplies on the GoThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $7,500
  75. Central Texas Food BankAustin, TX

    Support of general programs

    $7,450
  76. Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MD

    Support of general programs

    $7,360
  77. Feeding America Kentucky HeartlandElizabethtown, KY

    Support of general programs

    $7,020
  78. Gods PantryLexington, KY

    Support of general programs

    $7,020
  79. Toledo NW Ohio Food BankToledo, OH

    Support of general programs

    $6,435
  80. Feeding the Gulf CoastTheodore, AL

    Support of general programs

    $6,420
  81. Food Bank of N AlabamaHuntsville, AL

    Support of general programs

    $6,415
  82. Greater Pitt Community Food BankDuquesne, PA

    Support of general programs

    $6,140
  83. Mountaineer Food BankGassaway, WV

    Support of general programs

    $6,015
  84. Family Promise of IrvingIrving, TX

    Support of general programs

    $6,000
  85. Akron Canton Food BankAkron, OH

    Support of general programs

    $5,850
  86. Feeding the Gulf CoastTheodore, AL

    Support of general programs

    $5,830
  87. Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and AcadianaNew Orleans, LA

    Support of general programs

    $5,670
  88. Harvest Hope Food BankColumbia, SC

    Support of general programs

    $5,580
  89. Food Bank of Virginia PeninsulaNewport News, VA

    Support of general programs

    $5,465
  90. Montgomery Area Food BankMontgomery, AL

    Support of general programs

    $5,250
  91. United Way Community Food Bank DBA Community Food Bank of Central AlabamaBirmingham, AL

    Support of general programs

    $5,250
  92. San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TX

    Support of general programs

    $5,090
  93. Highland Lakes Canine Rescue - Special ProgramMarble Falls, TX

    Support of general programs

    $5,000
  94. Houston MarathonHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $5,000
  95. Just Facts IncConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $5,000
  96. MD Anderson Boot WalkHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $5,000
  97. Dare to Care Food BankLouisville, KY

    Support of general programs

    $4,680
  98. Freestore Food BankCincinnati, OH

    Support of general programs

    $4,680
  99. Family Promise of Collin CountyAllen, TX

    Support of general programs

    $4,500
  100. Food Bank of Northern IndianaSouth Bend, IN

    Support of general programs

    $4,500
  101. Tri State Food Bank IndianaEvansville, IN

    Support of general programs

    $4,500
  102. The Foodbank IncDayton, OH

    Support of general programs

    $4,095
  103. West Ohio Food BankLima, OH

    Support of general programs

    $4,095
  104. Family Promise of Lake HoustonHumble, TX

    Support of general programs

    $4,000
  105. Community Harvest Food Bank of Ne IndianaFort Wayne, IN

    Support of general programs

    $3,850
  106. Daily Bread MinistriesGreer, SC

    Support of general programs

    $3,720
  107. Lowcountry Food BankCharleston, SC

    Support of general programs

    $3,720
  108. Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaCharlotte, NC

    Support of general programs

    $3,720
  109. Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OH

    Support of general programs

    $3,510
  110. FoodlinkRochester, NY

    Support of general programs

    $3,500
  111. Foundation for the HomelessAustin, TX

    Support of general programs

    $3,500
  112. Humble Area Assistance Ministries (haam)Humble, TX

    Support of general programs

    $3,500
  113. Helping HarvestReading, PA

    Support of general programs

    $3,410
  114. River Bend Food BankMoline, IL

    Support of general programs

    $3,390
  115. Fredricksburg Area Food BankFredricksburg, VA

    Support of general programs

    $3,290
  116. Family Promise of the TriangleRaleigh, NC

    Support of general programs

    $3,000
  117. Food Bank of Golden CrescentVictoria, TX

    Support of general programs

    $3,000
  118. Galveston County Food BankTexas City, TX

    Support of general programs

    $3,000
  119. Joseph James Morelli Legacy FoundationWest Sandy, UT

    Support of general programs

    $3,000
  120. NW Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $3,000
  121. Food Bank of Central New YorkEast Syracuse, NY

    Support of general programs

    $2,800
  122. Food Bank of Western New YorkBuffalo, NY

    Support of general programs

    $2,800
  123. Maryland Food Bank- East ShoreSalisbury, MD

    Support of general programs

    $2,760
  124. Second Harvest NW PennsylvaniaErie, PA

    Support of general programs

    $2,730
  125. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central IndianaMuncie, IN

    Support of general programs

    $2,570
  126. Families Feeding FamiliesTomball, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,500
  127. Family Promise of Fort BendMissouri City, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,500
  128. Golden HarvestAiken, SC

    Support of general programs

    $2,480
  129. Central Illinois Food BankSpringfield, IL

    Support of general programs

    $2,420
  130. Eastern Illinois Food BankUrbana, IL

    Support of general programs

    $2,420
  131. St Louis Area FoodbankBridgeton, MO

    Support of general programs

    $2,420
  132. Manna FoodbankAsheville, NC

    Support of general programs

    $2,360
  133. Second Harvest of Se North CarolinaFayetteville, NC

    Support of general programs

    $2,360
  134. Second Harvest Mahoning ValleyYoungstonw, OH

    Support of general programs

    $2,340
  135. Bastrop Food PantryBastrop, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,235
  136. Hope AllianceRound Rock, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,235
  137. Acts - Action in Community Through ServiceDumfries, VA

    Support of general programs

    $2,185
  138. Lower Valley Cooperative MinistriesSpringdale, PA

    Support of general programs

    $2,050
  139. Weinburg Reginal Food BankWilkes Barre, PA

    Support of general programs

    $2,050
  140. CandlelightersStafford, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,000
  141. Family Promise of MidlandsColumbia, SC

    Support of general programs

    $2,000
  142. Greenville Interfaith Hospitality NetworkGreenville, SC

    Support of general programs

    $2,000
  143. National MS ResearchHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,000
  144. Pasadena H School JFD Hall of HonorHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,000
  145. Pearland Neighborhood CenterPearland, TX

    Support of general programs

    $2,000
  146. Peoria Area Food BankPeoria, IL

    Support of general programs

    $1,935
  147. Food Bank of NW IndianaGary, IN

    Support of general programs

    $1,925
  148. Terre Haute Catholic Food BankTerre Haute, IN

    Support of general programs

    $1,925
  149. Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark Champaign and Logan CountiesSpringfield, OH

    Support of general programs

    $1,755
  150. Second Harvest NC OhioLorain, OH

    Support of general programs

    $1,755
  151. Shared Harvest Food BankFairfiled, OH

    Support of general programs

    $1,755
  152. Facing Hunger Food BankHuntington, WV

    Support of general programs

    $1,720
  153. Tri-State Food Bank Inc - KentuckyEvansville, IN

    Support of general programs

    $1,560
  154. Bread PartnersBrenham, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  155. Family Promise of Baldwin CountySummerdale, AL

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  156. Family Promise of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OH

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  157. Family Promise of Greater RoanoakeSalem, VA

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  158. Family Promise of Harrisburg CapitalCamp Hill, PA

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  159. Family Promise of JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  160. Family Promise of SW PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  161. Family Promise of York CountyRock Hill, SC

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  162. Found House IhnCincinnati, OH

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  163. Just Neighbors Interfaith Hospitality NetworkFt Wayne, IN

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  164. Keystone Opportunity CenterSouderton, PA

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  165. Southeast Texas Food BankBeaumont, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,500
  166. Regional Food Bank of Ne New YorkLatham, NY

    Support of general programs

    $1,400
  167. Westmoreland County Food BankDelmont, PA

    Support of general programs

    $1,360
  168. Harvest TexarkanaTexarkana, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,345
  169. Hoosier Hills Food BankBlopmington, IN

    Support of general programs

    $1,280
  170. The Beeville VineyardBeeville, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,270
  171. Clemson Community CareClemson, SC

    Support of general programs

    $1,240
  172. Good Neighbor CupboardAnderson, SC

    Support of general programs

    $1,240
  173. Lutheran Social ServicesJacksonville, FL

    Support of general programs

    $1,210
  174. Food Bank of AlbermarleElizabeth City, NC

    Support of general programs

    $1,180
  175. West Alabama Food BankTuscaloosa, AL

    Support of general programs

    $1,165
  176. Abundant Harvest Kitchen - Big as TexasSpring, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  177. American Foundation of Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  178. Boots for TroopsTomball, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  179. Camp ShieldHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  180. Cumberland Interfaith Hospitality of FayettevilleFayetteville, NC

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  181. Cystic FibrosisHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  182. Family Promise of AndersonAnderson, SC

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  183. Family Promise of Berks CountyReading, PA

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  184. Family Promise of BirminghamBirmingham, AL

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  185. Family Promise of Coastal AlabamaMobile, AL

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  186. Family Promise of FultonRoswell, GA

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  187. Family Promise of Greater IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  188. Family Promise of Monroe CountyStroudsburg, PA

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  189. Family Promise of PickensEasley, SC

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  190. Family Promise of Warren CountyLebanon, OH

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  191. Henry's HomeConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  192. Mighty Oak WarriorsMontgomery, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  193. Mission on WheelsMontgomery, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  194. NBHPHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  195. Party Sober HTX IncHouston, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  196. Peyton Heart ProjectsDripping Springs, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  197. Pink Bows FoundationHorseshoe Bay, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  198. Rochester Interfaith Hospital NetworkRochester, NY

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  199. Shephards Staff MinistriesLoganville, GA

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  200. Sunny Creek Ranch Equine ServicesMontgomery, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  201. The Loved Ones Left BehindMagnolia, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  202. Tri-County Behavorial HealthConroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  203. VFW Post 4709Conroe, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  204. Yes to YouthThe Woodlands, TX

    Support of general programs

    $1,000
  205. Capital Area Food BankHagerstown, MD

    Support of general programs

    $920
  206. Food Bank of Ne LouisianaMonroe, LA

    Support of general programs

    $810
  207. Goshen Interfaith HospitalityGoshen, IN

    Support of general programs

    $810
  208. Family Crisis Center Rio GrandeHarlingen, TX

    Support of general programs

    $745
  209. High Plains Food BankAmarillo, TX

    Support of general programs

    $745
  210. Mission 2540Amarillo, TX

    Support of general programs

    $745
  211. Meals on Wheels of Chemung CountyElmira, NY

    Support of general programs

    $700
  212. Chester County Food BankDownington, PA

    Support of general programs

    $680
  213. Dare to Care Food Bank - IndianaLouisville, KY

    Support of general programs

    $640
  214. Dearborn County Clearinghouse for Emergency AidAurora, IN

    Support of general programs

    $640
  215. Food Finders Food BankLafayette, IN

    Support of general programs

    $640
  216. Familes Moving Forward (durham)Durham, NC

    Support of general programs

    $500
  217. Family Promise of AcadianaLafayette, LA

    Support of general programs

    $500
  218. Family Promise of BeaufortBluffton, SC

    Support of general programs

    $500
  219. Family Promise of BristolSummit, NJ

    Support of general programs

    $500
  220. Family Promise of Carbon CountyNesquehoning, PA

    Support of general programs

    $500
  221. Family Promise of CarteretMorehead City, NC

    Support of general programs

    $500
  222. Family Promise of ChicagoGlencoe, IL

    Support of general programs

    $500
  223. Family Promise of Greene CountyXenia, OH

    Support of general programs

    $500
  224. Family Promise of GwinettLawrenceville, GA

    Support of general programs

    $500
  225. Family Promise of LafayetteLafayette, IN

    Support of general programs

    $500
  226. Family Promise of Lee CountySanford, NC

    Support of general programs

    $500
  227. Family Promise of Lima Allen CountyLima, OH

    Support of general programs

    $500
  228. Family Promise of LongviewLongview, TX

    Support of general programs

    $500
  229. Family Promise of Moore CountyAberdeen, NC

    Support of general programs

    $500
  230. Family Promise of OuchaitaMonroe, LA

    Support of general programs

    $500
  231. Family Promise of Summit CountyAkron, OH

    Support of general programs

    $500
  232. Family Promise of Western New YorkBuffalo, NY

    Support of general programs

    $500
  233. First Light MissionGoshen, IN

    Support of general programs

    $500
  234. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Support of general programs

    $485
  235. Tri State Food Bank IllinoisEvansville, IN

    Support of general programs

    $485
  236. Food Bank of Central LouisianaAlexandria, LA

    Support of general programs

    $405
  237. Food Bank of NW LouisianaShreveport, LA

    Support of general programs

    $405
  238. Family Promise of Hillsborough CountyBrandon, FL

    Support of general programs

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education1 grant $250,00024% of the total
  2. Civil rights2 grants $226,00022% of the total
  3. Human services27 grants $176,81017% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture30 grants $155,62515% of the total
  5. Health4 grants $65,0006% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $51,0005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes19 grants $104,67010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas104 grants $2,268,045
  2. Arizona1 grant $1,000,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $250,000
  4. North Carolina13 grants $64,000
  5. Virginia8 grants $62,720
  6. Ohio17 grants $51,130
  7. Indiana17 grants $36,535
  8. Pennsylvania14 grants $32,920
  9. Alabama8 grants $27,410
  10. South Carolina12 grants $25,980

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert Marling JrPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Kim MarlingEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Hours 30Pay $0
  • Vicki RichmondSECRETARY Hours 10Pay $0
  • Charles MarlingTREASURER Hours 10Pay $0
  • George SowersDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • Taylor DioADVISORY DIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0

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