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Private foundation · Atlanta, GA · EIN 581695425Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc
✓ Latest filing reports an application path
What an applicant should know first
Application path
Reported in the filing
Use the filing instructions below, then confirm the current process.
Reported deadline
Grant applications are considered in April and November for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15.
Historical filing information; verify directly with the foundation.
Typical reported grant
$212,500–$14,300,000
Median $1,500,000 in the latest filing.
Typical grant
$212,500–$14,300,000
median $1,500,000
Giving (latest FY)
$190,310,145
26 grants · FY2025
Assets
$4,621,824,473
gives nationally
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How to apply — from the foundation's own filing
Application form & materials: Application form not required. Proposals should be submitted via the Foundation's online application portal on its website. Before submitting a formal grant request, prospective grantees are encouraged to submit an informal inquiry to fdns@woodruff.org. The grant request should be made in letter form and include the following information: - A description of the organization, its purposes, programs, staffing and governing board - The organization's latest financial statements including the most recent audit report - A description of the proposed project and full justification for its funding -
Deadlines: Grant applications are considered in April and November for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15.
Restrictions: Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt charities and selected governmental agencies located and operating in Georgia, with most grants awarded to organizations in Atlanta. Grants to qualified public charities headquartered outside Georgia occasionally are considered when it is demonstrated that the proposed project will have particular impact in Georgia and fits within the program interests of the Foundation. These interests are focused on the following program areas: - Elementary, secondary and higher education - Health care and education - Human services, particularly for children and yo
Contact: Erik S Johnson President · 191 Peachtree St NE Suite 3540, Atlanta, GA, 30303 · 4045226755
This is historical public-record information, not a current invitation or guarantee. Confirm the process, deadline, and eligibility directly with the foundation before applying.
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University · Atlanta, GA | Acquisition of the former Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston campus. | $90,000,025 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA | Development of Georgia State University's Panther Quad and associated improvements from 100 Edgewood to Woodru | $20,000,052 |
| Atlanta Area Council Scouting America · Atlanta, GA | $49.1 million campaign to develop Woodruff Scout Camp into a premier destination. | $15,500,000 |
| Ichauway Incorporated · Newton, GA | 2025 capital and operating needs. | $13,100,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership · Atlanta, GA | Completion of the 22-mile trail corridor loop ($75 million) and support for the Legacy Resident Retention Prog | $12,310,068 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights · Atlanta, GA | Campaign to expand the museum with two new wings. | $8,500,000 |
| Atlanta Fulton County Zoo · Atlanta, GA | Renovation of giant panda habitat to meet conservation standards and enhance guests' experience. | $6,000,000 |
| National Infantry Museum Foundation · Columbus, GA | Support of technology upgrades to enhance visitors' experience as part of $15 million campaign. | $1,000,000 |
| Park Pride · Atlanta, GA | Support of the Legacy Grant Program to provide grants for park improvement projects. | $2,000,000 |
| The Conservation Fund · Arlington, VA | Acquisition of 7,764-acre Twin Pines property adjacent to the Okefenokee Swamp. | $5,000,000 |
Frequently asked about Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc
Does Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its FY2025 IRS filing does not mark giving as limited to preselected recipients and reports an application path. Filing information is historical, so confirm current eligibility directly with the foundation.
How do I apply to Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc?
The FY2025 filing reports: Application form not required. Proposals should be submitted via the Foundation's online application portal on its website. Before submitting a formal grant request, prospective grantees are encouraged to submit an informal inquiry to fdns@woodruff.org. The grant request should be made in letter form and include the following information: - A description of…
What is the Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc grant application deadline?
The FY2025 filing reports: Grant applications are considered in April and November for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15.
How much does Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc typically award?
Its FY2025 filing shows a typical grant range of $212,500–$14,300,000 and a median grant of $1,500,000. These are historical reported grants, not a promised future award.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.