The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc. is an independent private foundation with a broad charter to support charitable, scientific and educational activities. The Foundation is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees under the laws of the state of Georgia.
Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt public charities located and operating in Georgia.
Traditionally, preference has been given to one-time capital projects and to other extraordinary needs of well established public charities. Awards to individuals and for basic operating support are avoided. Recently the Foundation has sought ways in which it can help achieve systemic improvement in public education, health care access, and family, children, and youth services at the state and local levels. Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt charities and selected governmental agencies located and operating in Georgia. Grants to qualified public charities headquartered outside Georgia occasionally are considered when it is demonstrated that the proposed project or program will have particular impact in Georgia and fits within the program interests of the Foundation.