Woodell Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for general purposes across various sectors. Its mission focuses on enhancing community welfare through grants to healthcare institutions, arts and culture organizations, religious entities, and youth development programs. The foundation supports a diverse range of recipients, including hospitals, museums, churches, and community service organizations. While it is based in Texas, its funding extends to various states, reflecting a commitment to broader charitable causes.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities, often in Texas or one of the observed states, seeking modest general operating support and with mission alignment in arts, health, faith-based or community services.
Good Fit
- • Has an existing local presence or referral in Texas or other observed states
- • Seeks general operating support or modest program funding in the $500–$15,000 range
- • Works in arts, hospitals/health, youth services, or faith-based community programs
- • Can demonstrate prior relationship, repeat engagement, or clear local impact
Geography
Grants in the latest year were distributed across six states rather than a single city, but a substantial share (about 35%) remained concentrated in Texas, the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 18 distinct recipient organizations across multiple sectors (arts, health, faith-based, community), and the foundation funded many independent groups rather than a tiny closed list.
New Applicants
The foundation published a rolling written-application route and three new grantees appeared in the latest year, but most funding (15 of 18 recipients) went to returning grantees and there is no public website, so new-entrant access appears possible but relationship-influenced.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
