John R Woods Foundation
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 27-6155799 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$205K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | JOHN WOODS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 13205 MANCHESTER ROAD, SAINT LOUIS MO 63131 |
| Phone | 3145433474 |
| 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America First Policy Institute | Arlington, VA | Support daily operations | $22,500 |
| Red Wind Councils Inc | Uxbridge, MA | Support for daily | $19,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| American Conservative Union Foundation | Washington, DC | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center | Denver, CO | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| Matw Project USA | Alexandria, VA | Support daily operations | $10,000 |
| Life Quest Foundation Inc | Parowan, UT | Support daily operations | $10,000 |
| Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Inc | Ashland, OR | Support for daily | $8,000 |
| Upavim Community Development Foundation | Bryan, TX | Support for daily | $7,000 |
| Street Wise Arts | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Umpqua Community College Foundation | Roseburg, OR | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| The Longmont Community Fdn | Longmont, CO | Support daily operations | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Support daily operations | $5,000 |
| Our Family Farms | Phoenix, AZ | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| USA Shooting Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Support daily operations | $5,000 |
| Pridepads Africa Inc | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Berkeley, CA | Support daily operations | $5,000 |
| Sudanese American Physicians Assoc | Houston, TX | Support daily operations | $4,000 |
| There With Care | Boulder, CO | Support daily operations | $3,000 |
| Maia Her Infinite Impact | Denver, CO | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Spirit of the Sun Inc | Denver, CO | Support daily operations | $2,500 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Essex, CT | Support for daily | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Congo Inc | Washington, DC | Support daily operations | $2,500 |
| Churchill Center and School for Learning Disabilities | Town Country, MO | Support for daily | $2,500 |
| Alexander Dawson Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Support for daily | $2,000 |
| Boulder Women's Health | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $2,000 |
| I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $2,000 |
| Hunter Nation Foundation Inc | Mission, KS | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| The Regents of the Univ of Colorado | Denver, CO | Support daily operations | $1,500 |
| Maya Education Foundation Amigos de San Cristobal | Wellfleet, MA | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| John Burroughs School | Saint Louis, MO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Community School | Saint Louis, MO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| American Wild Horse Preservation Campaogn | Davis, CA | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Community Food Share | Louisville, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Boulder | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Colorado Chautauqua Association | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center | Longmont, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs Inc | Englewood, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | Longmont, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| E Town | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Boulder Building Block Fund Aka Shared Paths | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Bridge House | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Medicine Horse Program | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Thorne Nature Experience | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Child Assult Prevention Project of Washoe County | Reno, NV | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Turtle Survival Alliance Foundation | Charleston, SC | Support for daily | $500 |
| Turtle Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Support for daily | $500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support daily operations | $500 |
| Boulder County Nature Association | Boulder, CO | Support for daily | $500 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Support for daily | $500 |
| Colorado Reptile Humane Society | Longmont, CO | Support for daily | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,000 | 54 |
| 2022 | $220,000 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Dec 6, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202413419349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6155799
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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