Woodson Center

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.

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:

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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)Compensation
Robert Woodson Sr
President
$400,000
Gregory Snyder
Chairman
$0
John Williams III
Director
$0
Martin J Wong
Director
$0
Scott Mitchell
Director
$0
Moses Boyd
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pinkston Group
Consulting
$187,750
Leopard Media Group Llc
Consulting
$176,804
The Weston Group
Consulting
$119,550
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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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Woodson Center has awarded $414,816 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR FUNDING DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT POSITION

$80,000

INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN VALUES

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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
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Woodson Center has recieved totaling $100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lff Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPNESES

$100
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