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Form 990-PFTax year 2023EIN 27-6155799

John R Woods Foundation

A private foundation in Detroit, MI. Its return for tax year 2023 lists 54 grants and $205,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2023 (period ending Nov 30, 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
John Woods Foundation
13205 Manchester Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 543-3474
Form and materials
Cover letter explaining the purposes of their organization also must enclose a copy of determination letter verifying 501(c)(3) status
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2023

    $205,000

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $3,367,667

  • Tax year 2022

    $220,000

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $3,487,095

  • Tax year 2021

    $199,000

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $3,546,707

  • Tax year 2020

    $194,000

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $3,727,172

  • Tax year 2019

    $218,000

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $3,376,862

Grants paid in 2023

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. America First Policy InstituteFort Worth, TX

    Support daily operations

    $22,500
  2. Red Wind Councils IncUxbridge, MA

    Support for daily

    $19,000
  3. Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NY

    Support for daily

    $10,000
  4. American Conservative Union FoundationWashington, DC

    Support for daily

    $10,000
  5. Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterDenver, CO

    Support for daily

    $10,000
  6. Matw Project USAAlexandria, VA

    Support daily operations

    $10,000
  7. Life Quest Foundation IncParowan, UT

    Support daily operations

    $10,000
  8. Southern Oregon Land Conservancy IncAshland, OR

    Support for daily

    $8,000
  9. Upavim Community Development FoundationBryan, TX

    Support for daily

    $7,000
  10. Street Wise ArtsBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $6,000
  11. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    Support for daily

    $5,000
  12. Umpqua Community College FoundationRoseburg, OR

    Support for daily

    $5,000
  13. The Longmont Community FDNLongmont, CO

    Support daily operations

    $5,000
  14. Turning Point USA IncIndianapolis, IN

    Support daily operations

    $5,000
  15. Our Family FarmsPhoenix, AZ

    Support for daily

    $5,000
  16. USA Shooting IncColorado SPGS, CO

    Support daily operations

    $5,000
  17. Pridepads Africa IncBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $5,000
  18. Earth Island Institute IncBerkeley, CA

    Support daily operations

    $5,000
  19. Sudanese American Physicians AssocHouston, TX

    Support daily operations

    $4,000
  20. There with CareBoulder, CO

    Support daily operations

    $3,000
  21. Maia Her Infinite ImpactDenver, CO

    Support for daily

    $3,000
  22. Emergency Family Assistance AssociationBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $3,000
  23. Spirit of the Sun IncDenver, CO

    Support daily operations

    $2,500
  24. Special Forces Charitable TrustEssex, CT

    Support for daily

    $2,500
  25. Friends of the Congo IncWashington, DC

    Support daily operations

    $2,500
  26. Churchill Center and School for Learning DisabilitiesSaint Louis, MO

    Support for daily

    $2,500
  27. Alexander Dawson FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Support for daily

    $2,000
  28. Boulder Women's HealthBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $2,000
  29. I Have A Dream Foundation of Boulder CountyBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $2,000
  30. Hunter Nation Foundation IncMission, KS

    Support daily operations

    $2,000
  31. The Regents of the Univ of ColoradoDenver, CO

    Support daily operations

    $1,500
  32. Maya Education Foundation Amigos de San CristobalWellfleet, MA

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  33. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  34. John Burroughs SchoolSaint Louis, MO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  35. Community SchoolSaint Louis, MO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  36. American Wild Horse Preservation CampaognDavis, CA

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  37. Community Food ShareLouisville, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  38. Humane Society of BoulderBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  39. Colorado Chautauqua AssociationBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  40. Colorado Therapeutic Riding CenterLongmont, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  41. Freedom Service Dogs IncEnglewood, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  42. Colorado Horse RescueLongmont, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  43. E TownBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  44. Boulder Building Block Fund aka Shared PathsBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  45. Bridge HouseBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  46. Medicine Horse ProgramLongmont, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  47. Thorne Nature ExperienceBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  48. Child Assult Prevention Project of Washoe CountyReno, NV

    Support for daily

    $1,000
  49. Turtle Survival Alliance FoundationCharleston, SC

    Support for daily

    $500
  50. Turtle ConservancyOjai, CA

    Support for daily

    $500
  51. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Support daily operations

    $500
  52. Boulder County Nature AssociationBoulder, CO

    Support for daily

    $500
  53. The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    Support for daily

    $500
  54. Colorado Reptile Humane SocietyLongmont, CO

    Support for daily

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education3 grants $25,50028% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $16,00017% of the total
  3. Environment3 grants $13,50015% of the total
  4. International aid3 grants $10,50011% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $10,00011% of the total
  6. Animals8 grants $7,0008% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $9,50010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado26 grants $60,500
  2. Virginia2 grants $32,500
  3. Massachusetts2 grants $20,000
  4. New York3 grants $16,000
  5. Oregon2 grants $13,000
  6. District of Columbia2 grants $12,500
  7. Texas2 grants $11,000
  8. Arizona2 grants $10,000
  9. Utah1 grant $10,000
  10. California3 grants $6,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Catherine Woods HillCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • John WoodsCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Julia Woods HillCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura Woods GundersonCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Comerica BankTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $11,251

The return

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