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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 65-6252291

Ronald J Woods Charitable Trust

A private foundation in North Palm Beach, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 42 grants and $1.3 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

    $1,343,551

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $26,110,074
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,527,237

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $24,706,203
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,124,839

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $25,963,695
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,209,089

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $26,981,422
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,247,179

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $27,242,119
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,305,159

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $28,338,055
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,211,770

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $29,162,071

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Save the ChimpsFort Pierce, FL

    For animal rescue and care services

    $365,750
  2. Leaderdogs for the BlindRochester Hills, MI

    For animal rescue and care services

    $200,000
  3. US Olympic & Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    To generate philanthropic support for the benefit of the usopc and its athletes while communicating donor impact on a regular basis.

    $100,000
  4. Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    To provide critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of naval special warfare

    $50,000
  5. Christ Child HouseDetroit, MI

    To be an innovative treatment program that fosters hope and healing for children and families impacted by trauma.

    $46,400
  6. Crossover MissionVero Beach, FL

    Crossover helps the kids who need us most to become successful adults through a program of year-round basketball training and one-to-one academic mentoring.

    $46,000
  7. Therapeutic Riding IncorporatedAnn Arbor, MI

    To help provide a therapeutic environment through horseback riding and other activities for people with disabilities or other challenges.

    $45,000
  8. Industrial Arts InstituteOnaway, MI

    To support the industrial arts institute-northern michigan's premier welding school.

    $40,500
  9. Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT

    Cultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance montana state university.

    $38,000
  10. Madonna UniveristyLivonia, MI

    To instill respect for diversity and a commitment to serving others through a liberal arts education, integrated with career preparation.

    $35,000
  11. St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MT

    To provide quality education and faith and to embrace native american cultures.

    $31,000
  12. Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown HTS, NY

    To create and support life-changing connections between people and dogs.

    $30,000
  13. Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, IL

    To enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by maximizing their opportunities for personal success, fun & friendship, employment, and community involvement.

    $25,000
  14. University of Montana Western FoundationDillon, MT

    To inspire generosity and connect donors with their passions in order to promote access and excellence in higher education at the university of montana western.

    $23,500
  15. Montana Technological UniversityButte, MT

    To advance the teaching, research, and public service endeavors of montana tech by generating private contributions to supplement the institution's state and federal revenues for capital, operating, and student assistance funds.

    $21,000
  16. Buildup Steam IncBirmingham, MI

    To provide hospitalized children with the opportunity to create hand built robotics during their healing process through the use of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (steam).

    $20,000
  17. First StepPlymouoth, MI

    To eliminate both domestic and sexual violence and to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families impacted by these crimes

    $20,000
  18. National Sports Center for the DisabledGolden, CO

    Offers adaptive lessons for individuals and groups of people with disabilities in a variety of action sports, adventure sports and competitive programs.

    $20,000
  19. Warrior Dog FoundationDallas, TX

    To give retired military dogs a place to live out their golden years having fun on a ranch with dignity and respect

    $20,000
  20. Mascot BooksHerndon, VA

    To fulfill book orders of certain schools

    $16,503
  21. Fort Pierce Police Charitable Trust IncFort Pierce, FL

    To commit to fostering a safe and secure environment for all residents, visitors, and businesses.

    $15,000
  22. Wolf Haven InternationalTenino, WA

    To conserve and protect wolves and their habitat.

    $15,000
  23. Shagganappi Newfoundland Charitable FoundationJuno Beach, FL

    To help educate people about service dogs, therapy dogs, and the difference between them, and about being an author and the importance of reading and writing in a fun and engaging way

    $12,599
  24. Blue Mountain MedBrevard, NC

    To provide quality healthcare close to home and be the primary choice for compassionate, caring, and quality healthcare

    $10,000
  25. Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesDetroit, MI

    For fellowships

    $10,000
  26. National MS SocietyNew York, NY

    To help fund research, education, programs and services to help people with multiple sclerosis

    $10,000
  27. Okeechobee County Sheriff's OfficeOkeechobee, FL

    To work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our county.

    $10,000
  28. HavenBozeman, MT

    To empower survivors to heal, and engage all individuals and communities to address and prevent sexual assault and intimate partner violence

    $8,270
  29. 49ER FoundationSanta Clara, CA

    To educate and empower bay area youth through collective and innovative community-focused strategies.

    $5,000
  30. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    To bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets

    $5,000
  31. Coastal Wildlife ClubEnglewood, FL

    To raise awareness about coastal areas and the wildlife that depend on beach and dune habitats, primarily in southwest florida, through education and hands-on conservation

    $5,000
  32. Dolphin Research CenterGrassy Key, FL

    Promotes peaceful coexistence, cooperation and communication between marine mammals, humans and the environment we share with the well being of DRC'S animals taking precedence.

    $5,000
  33. Free Bikes for Kidz DetroitDetroit, MI

    To help all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need.

    $5,000
  34. Humane Society of South Platte ValleyLittleton, CO

    To be a leader in saving lives and serving communities by providing innovative care for animals, finding loving homes for animals, and reuniting families.

    $5,000
  35. Shodair Children's Hospital MontanaHelena, MT

    To be montana's leading resource in children's mental health, family well-being, and genomic care.

    $5,000
  36. Stafford Animal ShelterLivingston, MT

    To prevent animal distress by caring for homeless animals, facilitating adoptions and reunions, minimizing pet overpopulation, and pioneering humane education and community outreach

    $5,000
  37. The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    To rescue and provide lifelong, large-habitat homes for large carnivores that have been abused, abandoned, or exploited

    $5,000
  38. University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    To transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

    $4,500
  39. Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO

    To support the university, its academic programs, and its students, and to foster alumni relations.

    $2,500
  40. University of WyomingLaramie, WY

    To unlock the extraordinary in every person through education, research, innovation, engagement, and service.

    $2,500
  41. YMCA of the Suncoast IncClearwater, FL

    A cause-driven charitable organization that stands for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

    $2,500
  42. Project Newf LLCJuno Beach, FL

    To help educate people about service dogs, therapy dogs, and the difference between them, and about being an author and the importance of reading and writing in a fun and engaging way.

    $2,029

Where the money goes

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

  1. Animals7 grants $405,75058% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $89,50013% of the total
  3. Youth development2 grants $66,00010% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $52,5008% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $50,0007% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $20,0003% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $10,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida10 grants $468,378
  2. Michigan9 grants $421,900
  3. Colorado5 grants $132,500
  4. Montana7 grants $131,770
  5. Virginia2 grants $66,503
  6. New York2 grants $40,000
  7. Illinois1 grant $25,000
  8. Texas1 grant $20,000
  9. Washington1 grant $15,000
  10. North Carolina1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Karen M PowellSUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • John Battista IIISUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Hours 25Pay $300,000

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