2013-2014

As we reflect on the Woods Fund’s 20 years of grantmaking, we recognize the importance of learning lessons from our history and our predecessors who have contributed so greatly to the Woods Fund mission. This biennial report is devoted to these lessons, and it is our intent that they will inform our future work. We hope that these lessons will inspire others to invest in community organizing and advocacy strategies to strengthen communities.

Financial Highlights

Fair market value of assets at end of year
Operating and administrative expenses paid

Grants paid - Allocation of grants paid by category

• Intersection

• Community Organizing

• Public Policy

• Special Opportunity

• Spotlight

• Other

Grants Summary

2014
Intersection of Community Organizing and Public Policy — $1,034,000
Community Organizing — $624,500
Public Policy — $368,000
Special Opportunity$185,125
Spotlight Grant — $187,500
Other — $121,250

Total — $2,520,375

2013
Intersection of Community Organizing and Public Policy — $1,081,550
Community Organizing — $568,000
Public Policy — $432,500
Special Opportunity — $115,259
Spotlight Grant$75,000
Other — $154,500

Total — $2,426,809

2012
Intersection of Community Organizing and Public Policy — $1,194,550
Community Organizing — $560,000
Public Policy — $487,500
Special Opportunity — $95,495
Spotlight Grant — N/A
Other — N/A

Total — $2,337,545

2011
Intersection of Community Organizing and Public Policy — $1,168,000
Community Organizing — $800,000
Public Policy — $450,000
Special Opportunity — $72,450
Spotlight Grant — N/A
Other — $40,000

Total — $2,530,450