The a Woodner Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4092338 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$727K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$58K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $32,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streb Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Supports innovative dance and performance art through creation, presentation, and community engagement programs led by the streb extreme… | $200,000 |
| Design Trust for Public Space | New York, NY | Improves public spaces in new york city through design, planning, and community-based urban policy projects. | $190,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art the | New York, NY | Collects, preserves, and exhibits modern and contemporary art and promotes public education and appreciation of the arts. | $55,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Promotes and defends civil liberties and constitutional rights through legal action, advocacy, and public education. | $50,000 |
| Open House New York | New York, NY | Promotes public awareness and appreciation of new york city's architecture, design, and urban planning through tours, programs, and… | $50,000 |
| Ethel's Foundation for the Arts | New York, NY | Supports the creation and performance of new works in music, dance, and the performing arts through grants and programs. | $32,000 |
| Queens Museum | Corona Park, NY | Presents art, culture, and educational programs for diverse audiences, with a focus on the history and communities of queens and new york… | $20,000 |
| Regional Plan Association | Princeton, NJ | Conducts research, advocacy, and regional planning initiatives to improve the economic health, environment, and quality of life in the new… | $20,000 |
| Sculpture Center | Long Island City, NY | Supports and advances contemporary sculpture and experimental artistic practice through exhibitions, commissions, and public programs. | $20,000 |
| The New School Vera List Center | New York, NY | Advances socially engaged art through research, fellowships, and public programs that foster dialogue on culture and civic life. | $20,000 |
| The Battery Conservancy | New York, NY | The battery conservancy is a nonprofit organization that manages and maintains the battery, a 25-acre waterfront park at the southern tip… | $15,000 |
| Macaulay Honors College | New York, NY | Supports academic excellence and student development through honors education, scholarships, and community learning programs. | $10,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | New York, NY | Enhances and sustains green spaces in underserved new york city communities through environmental stewardship, park restoration, and… | $10,000 |
| Morgan Library the | New York, NY | Preserves, collects, and exhibits rare books, manuscripts, and works of art, promoting public education, research, and cultural enrichment. | $8,000 |
| Brooke USA Foundation the | Lexington, KY | Improves the welfare of working horses, donkeys, and mules through education, programs, and international equine support initiatives. | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiersdoctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Delivers emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and lack of healthcare worldwide. | $5,000 |
| Southlands Foundation the | Rhinebeck, NY | Provides equine-based education, horsemanship programs, and land stewardship initiatives that promote community, environmental awareness,… | $5,000 |
| Spring of Hope School the | New York, NY | Provides education, nourishment, and support services to children in impoverished communities to promote learning and personal development. | $5,000 |
| Young Dance Collective | Brooklyn, NY | Supports youth dance development through training, collaborative choreography, and performance opportunities in a creative, inclusive… | $3,000 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases | New York, NY | Provides direct financial assistance and support services to individuals and families facing hardship through charitable giving programs. | $2,000 |
| Columbia University Libraries | New York, NY | Supports academic research, education, and public access to scholarly resources through library services and collections. | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts | New York, NY | Provides grants and support to individual artists creating innovative work in dance, music, theater, poetry, and visual arts. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $727,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $624,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $660,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622049349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4092338
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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