Woodson Center
- Assets
- $9.1m
- Revenue
- $7.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1217891
Organization Overview
Woodson Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (S05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Woodson Center employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Woodson Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Woodson Center generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Woodson Center has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $6,633,015. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERS TO PROMOTE SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCE CRIME AND VIOLENCE, RESTORE FAMILIES, REVITALIZE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION - WOODSON CENTER'S PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PUBLICATIONS, HANDBOOKS, VIDEOTAPES, MEDIA RELEASES, AND OTHER DISSEMENATION OF INFORMATION, BEST PRACTICES, AND SUCCESSFUL PRINCIPLES GENERATED IN THE PROGRAMS OF THE CENTER SO THAT OTHERS CAN BENEFIT FROM WHAT IS LEARNED AND ADAPT AND IMPLEMENT THE INFORMATION TO THEIR PROGRAMS.
1776 UNITES - LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY OF 2020, 1776 UNITES IS A MOVEMENT TO LIBERATE TENS OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS BY HELPING THEM BECOME AGENTS OF THEIR OWN UPLIFT AND TRANSFORMATION. IT REPRESENTS A NONPARTISAN AND INTELLECTUALLY DIVERSE ALLIANCE OF WRITERS, THINKERS, AND ACTIVISTS FOCUSED ON SOLUTIONS TO OUR COUNTRY'S GREATEST CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND UPWARD MOBILITY. OUR SCHOLARS AND ACTIVISTS FREQUENTLY APPEAR ON NATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA, MAKING THE CASE FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND THE APPLICATION OF FREE MARKET PRINCIPLES TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS. OUR ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVISTS REGULARLY PROVIDE EVIDENCE FOR THE EFFICACY OF THIS APPROACH. 1776 UNITES MAINTAINS A SPECIAL FOCUS ON VOICES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY THAT CELEBRATE BLACK EXCELLENCE, REJECT VICTIMHOOD CULTURE, AND SHOWCASE THE MILLIONS OF BLACK AMERICANS WHO PROSPER BY EMBRACING AMERICA'S FOUNDING IDEALS. BECAUSE SUFFERING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY IS FREQUENTLY WEAPONIZED AGAINST OUR COUNTRY, WE BELIEVE IT IS CRUCIAL BLACK PATRIOTS BE AMONG ITS MOST VOCAL DEFENDERS. 1776 UNITES OFFERINGS INCLUDE ESSAYS AND WHITE PAPERS BY OUR SCHOLARS, A SERIES OF PUBLIC EVENTS FEATURING BOTH SCHOLARS AND ACTIVISTS, AND A FREE CURRICULUM WITH NEW LESSONS RELEASED MONTHLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Woodson Sr President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $400,000 |
Gregory Snyder Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Williams III Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Martin J Wong Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Scott Mitchell Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Moses Boyd Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pinkston Group Consulting | 12/30/21 | $187,750 |
Leopard Media Group Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $176,804 |
The Weston Group Consulting | 12/30/21 | $119,550 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,646,478 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,646,478 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,996 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,708,270 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $414,816 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $463,061 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,357 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $287,070 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,918 |
| Other employee benefits | $72,182 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,226 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $275,543 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $572,046 |
| Advertising and promotion | $79,932 |
| Office expenses | $243,817 |
| Information technology | $216,981 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,764 |
| Travel | $78,607 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $85,596 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,815 |
| All other expenses | $96,325 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,003,699 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,888,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,004,216 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $200,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,303 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,102 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,108,011 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $135,783 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $135,783 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,248,363 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,723,865 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,108,011 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Woodson Center has awarded $414,816 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FUNDING DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT POSITION | $80,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO A GRASSROOTS AFFILIATE. | $50,000 |
DOUGLASS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PURPOSE: THIS WAS A PURE CONTRIBUTION TO A GRASSROOTS AFFILIATE. | $50,000 |
ALLIANCE OF CONCERNED MEN PURPOSE: VIOLENCE FREE ZONE INITIATIVE | $43,316 |
HOPE FOR PRISONERS INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO A GRASSROOTS AFFILIATE | $31,500 |
Elyria, OH PURPOSE: PRESIDENT'S DISCRETION-VALUES ALIGNED WITH SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Woodson Center has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lff Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPNESES | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Woodson Center Washington, DC | $9,108,011 | $7,708,270 |
Institute For Local Self Reliance Inc Washington, DC | $5,924,611 | $5,562,125 |
Institute For Sustainable Infrastructure Washington, DC | $3,919,869 | $1,892,242 |
Real Estate Services Providers Council Inc Washington, DC | $550,017 | $947,467 |
Charlottesville Tomorrow Charlottesville, VA | $54,395 | $673,032 |
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Vienna, VA | $511,099 | $632,750 |
Maryland Farmers Market Association Inc Millersville, MD | $128,160 | $590,162 |
Techcongress Foundation Washington, DC | $2,111,105 | $2,498,010 |
National Asphalt Pavement Association Research And Education Greenbelt, MD | $5,964,767 | $388,872 |
Mileage Based User Fee Alliance Washington, DC | $50,623 | $319,483 |
Small Business Legislative Council Inc Bethesda, MD | $40,852 | $0 |
Larouche Legacy Foundation Leesburg, VA | $248,391 | $212,962 |