The Robert J Woodward Education Foundation
Historical FunderGrove City, Ohio · EIN 31-1471450 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$62K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$300K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Amber Haycook |
|---|---|
| Address | 3210 Centerpoint Drive, Grove City OH 43123 |
| Phone | 6144865073 |
| amber.haycook@palmerdonavin.com | |
| Form and materials | COPY OF APPLICATION REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED IS ATTACHED. |
| Deadlines | End of June |
| Restrictions | The grants given by the Robert J. Woodward Education Foundation are for dependents of the employees of Palmer-Donavin Mfg Co. to attend an accredited college/university or secondary education post high school. |
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
32% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Aldrich | Cincinnati, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - University of Cincinnati | $2,000 |
| Chase Barrett | Kalamazoo, MI | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Western Michigan University | $2,000 |
| William Bartlett | Cincinnati, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - University of Cincinnati | $2,000 |
| Dylan Bencivengo | Harrisonburg, VA | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - James Madison University | $2,000 |
| Madeline Brinkman | Indianapolis, IN | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Indiana University School of Dentistry | $2,000 |
| Paige Brinkman | Dayton, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - University of Dayton | $2,000 |
| Benjamin Brinkman | Athens, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine | $2,000 |
| Vanessa Chilcoat | Columbus, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - The Ohio State University College of Medicine | $2,000 |
| Tessa Childress | Bowling Green, KY | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Western Kentucky University | $2,000 |
| Owen Clark | Clemson, SC | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Clemson University | $2,000 |
| Alexis Gossett | Bowling Green, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Bowling Green State University | $2,000 |
| Logan Gossett | Bowling Green, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Bowling Green State University | $2,000 |
| Annika Herrera Castro | Columbus, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Columbus State Community College | $2,000 |
| Aliyah Jackson | Madison, WI | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Herzing University | $2,000 |
| Lakya Jackson | Davie, FL | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Broward College | $2,000 |
| Brayden Kaufman | Athens, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Ohio University | $2,000 |
| Gavin Mathews | Bowling Green, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Bowling Green State University | $2,000 |
| Callie Pangborn | Columbus, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Mt Carmel College of Nursing | $2,000 |
| Ty Pangborn | Akron, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - University of Akron | $2,000 |
| Jenna Rode | Bowling Green, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Bowling Green State University | $2,000 |
| Emily Rode | Lima, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Ohio State University | $2,000 |
| Jack Ruebensaal | Athens, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Ohio University | $2,000 |
| Madison Sherrick | Oxford, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Miami University | $2,000 |
| Hannah Spurrell | Clemsen, SC | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Clemson University | $2,000 |
| Logan Tolliver | Columbus, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - The Ohio State University | $2,000 |
| Mitchell Vollmer | Cincinnati, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - University of Cincinnati | $2,000 |
| William Warren | Columbus, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - The Ohio State University | $2,000 |
| Jack Warren | Newark, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Ohio State Newark | $2,000 |
| Cade Warren | Athens, OH | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Ohio University | $2,000 |
| Joshua Wood | Lansing, MI | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Lansing Community College | $2,000 |
| Savannah Wright | Wilkesboro, NC | BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - Wilkes Community College | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $61,250 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103967
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1471450
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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