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Woodlawn Foundation

San Mateo, California  ·  EIN 940661414  ·  Private foundation

Woodlawn Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $38.2M in assets. This page documents the 141 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Woodlawn Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$38.2M
Total assets
141
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Woodlawn Foundation funds

Woodlawn Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, low-income communities, older adults, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthlow-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Woodlawn Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
My New Red Shoes
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Redwood City, CA$175K2023
Okizu
CAMP OKIZU
Novato, CA$150K2023
World Learning Inc
THE EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING: BAY AREA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS FROM JEFFERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
Brattleboro, VT$150K2023
Bread Project
FOOD PREP & TRAINING PROG.
Berkeley, CA$150K2023
Curiodyssey
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Mateo, CA$150K2024
Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Redwood City, CA$135K2024
Vallejo Senior Citizens' Council Inc
MENU OF ACTIVITIES
Vallejo, CA$135K2023
Wildcare
TERWILLIGER NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND WILDLIFE SERVICES
San Rafael, CA$125K2023
Daly City Youth Health Center
EXPAND HEALTH EDUCATOR ROLE TO HEALTH COORDINATOR ROLE
Daly City, CA$120K2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
SUPPORTING ACADEMIC RECOVERY AND THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTH IN SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CA$120K2023
On Lok Day Services
30TH ST. SENIOR CENTER NUTRITION PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$120K2023
Weingarten Children's Center
INTENSIVE LISTENING & SPOKEN LANGUAGE FOR DEAF 0-3 YEAR OLDS
Redwood City, CA$120K2023
Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center
ONECENTER
San Francisco, CA$115K2024
Holy Family Day Home
FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$110K2023
Canine Companions for Independence
ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RESIDENTS
Santa Rosa, CA$100K2023

Woodlawn Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.3M
2022$1.6M
2023$3.1M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Woodlawn Foundation

Woodlawn Foundation'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 Woodlawn Foundation

Does Woodlawn Foundation accept grant applications?
Woodlawn Foundation'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 Woodlawn Foundation fund?
Woodlawn Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include My New Red Shoes, Okizu, World Learning Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Woodlawn Foundation give in grants?
Woodlawn Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 141 grants.
Where is Woodlawn Foundation located?
Woodlawn Foundation is based in San Mateo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 940661414.
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About this profile. This page is built from Woodlawn Foundation'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 Woodlawn Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.