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Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc

Columbus, Georgia  ·  EIN 586049589  ·  Private foundation

Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $10.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 273 individual grants from this funder — $9.3M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$10.3M
Total assets
273
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc funds

Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, economic development, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, veterans.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
MEDICAL-CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Columbus, GA$665K2023
Columbus State University Foundation
EDUCATION
Columbus, GA$512K2018
Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital
MEDICAL-CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Columbus, GA$500K2024
Columbus Museum Inc
MUSEUM RENOVATION FUND
Columbus, GA$500K2021
Auburn University Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS
Auburn, AL$350K2024
Springer Opera House
ARTS
Columbus, GA$330K2024
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc
2025 CAMPAIGN
Columbus, GA$300K2025
Valley Rescue Mission
HOMELESS SHELTER
Columbus, GA$288K2018
Salvation Army
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-NORTH TEEN CENTER
Columbus, GA$250K2021
Auburn University Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS
Auburn, AL$245K2025
Historic Columbus Fdn Inc
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Columbus, GA$220K2023
Brookstone School Inc
EDUCATION
Columbus, GA$216K2025
Columbus Hospice Inc
HOSPICE CARE
Columbus, GA$210K2023
Columbus Botanical Gardens
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Columbus, GA$202K2018
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT-NORTH COLUMBUS
Columbus, GA$200K2021

Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.6M
2021$1.8M
2023$2.0M
2024$2.1M
2025$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc

Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc

Does Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc fund?
Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus State University Foundation, Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc give in grants?
Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 273 grants.
Where is Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc located?
Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc is based in Columbus, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 586049589.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jw & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.