Woodbury Community Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY IS A PREMIER AND CARING PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THE INSPIRED DETERMINATION OF OUR (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)BOARD MEMBERS, DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTNERS WORKING THROUGH INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIONS FUELS OUR GOAL, THE WELL-BEING OF ALL RESIDENTS OF WOODBURY.
- Income
- $417,434
- Spending
- $377,657
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 16.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 602
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $95,593 spent. AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION COMMITTED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN WOODBURY, WE ARE DEDICATED TO NURTURING AND SUPPORTING CHARITABLE INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY, SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND ASSISTING ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE RESIDENTS.
- $203,262 spent. WE PRIORITIZE COLLABORATION AND WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR NETWORK OF NON-PROFITS, FUND HOLDERS, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF WOODBURY. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO PROMOTE A THRIVING COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO CALL WOODBURY HOME. THIS INCLUDES WORKING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR, CUSTODIAN, AND SPONSOR OF DONOR ADVISED FUNDS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE CITY OF WOODBURY, SUCH AS ANGELS OF HOPE MEMORIAL FUND, BASH FOR BRAINS, HERITAGE SOCIETY FUND, LIVE BRAVE FUND, MN WILD SLED HOCKEY PROGRAM, ONE WOODBURY FUND, ROUNDS FOR REBS, WOODBURY FIREFIGHTERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, WOODBURY LIONS, AND WOODBURY NEWS NET FUND.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: The Community Foundation Inc (Richmond, VA), EIN 23-7009135. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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