Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)191 Peachtree Street NE 3540
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Atlanta, GA303031799
A Employer identification number

58-1695425
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(404) 522-6755
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$4,117,865,530
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 90,206 90,206  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 96,723,514 96,723,514  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 31,492,049
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 172,413,034
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 31,492,049
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 1 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 128,305,770 128,305,769  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 588,540 149,498   439,042
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 401,787 20,467   381,320
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 250,145 26,637   223,508
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 1,567 125   1,442
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 33,312 2,665   30,647
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 1,407,755 1,391,201   16,554
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 2,115,000 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 4,040 323  
20 Occupancy.............. 104,457 8,480   96,100
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 22,345 1,812   20,533
22 Printing and publications.......... 697 56   641
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 105,227 5,987   99,240
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 5,034,872 1,607,251   1,309,027
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 165,210,063 165,210,063
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 170,244,935 1,607,251   166,519,090
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -41,939,165
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 126,698,518
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 5,132 5,591 5,591
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 185,575,407 48,037,022 48,055,414
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 0 33,990,607 33,889,836
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 555,530,149 594,825,787 3,894,663,847
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 0 110,689,198 110,466,731
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet22,042,895
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet666,560 21,380,375 21,376,335 30,262,356
15 Other assets (describe bullet) 249,031 281,145 521,755
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 762,740,094 809,205,685 4,117,865,530
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) 1,603 2,618
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,603 2,618
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 762,738,491 809,203,067
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 762,738,491 809,203,067
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 762,740,094 809,205,685
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
762,738,491
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-41,939,165
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
88,403,741
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
809,203,067
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
809,203,067
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P    
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 172,413,034   140,920,985 31,492,049
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       31,492,049
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 31,492,049
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,761,109
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,761,109
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 1,761,783
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,761,783
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 674
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet674 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
bulletGA
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressbulletwww.woodruff.org
14
The books are in care ofbulletErik S Johnson Secretary Telephone no.bullet (404) 522-6755

Located atbullet191 Peachtree Street NE Suite 3540AtlantaGA ZIP+4bullet303031799
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country bullet
Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........bullet
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
bullet20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........bullet
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Compensation
(If not paid, enter
-0-)
(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
James B Williams Trustee- Chair Emeritus
1.00
25,000 1,561 0
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
E Jenner Wood III Trustee- Chair
4.00
25,000 1,561 0
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Lawrence L Gellerstedt III Trustee
1.00
25,000 1,561 0
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Thomas J Lawley Trustee
2.00
35,000 1,561 0
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
David P Stockert Trustee
1.00
25,000 1,561 0
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
P Russell Hardin President
17.00
240,819 53,558 1,030
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Erik S Johnson Vice President & Secretary
17.00
131,290 30,390 671
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Eli P Niepoky Treasurer
17.00
81,431 23,233 454
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation
(e) Expense account,
other allowances
Elizabeth Smith Grants Program Direc
17.00
74,456 17,852 675
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Sarah Tablan Controller
17.00
64,027 19,545 669
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Carrie Conway Senior Program Offic
17.00
52,157 21,457 669
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Katrina Voegtlin Assistant Controller
17.00
44,604 17,180 677
191 Peachtree St Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
GANNETT WELSH & KOTLER LLC INVESTMENT MANAGER 490,477
222 BERKELEY STREET 15TH FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02116
T ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGER 387,082
PO BOX 64043
BALTIMORE,MD21264
TRUIST INVESTMENT ADVISOR 314,237
303 PEACHTREE ST
ATLANTA,GA30308
PARAMETRIC INVESTMENT MANAGER 193,967
PO BOX 398212
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94139
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
3,433,116,435
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
194,024,973
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
495,900
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
3,627,637,308
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
152,869,435
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
3,627,637,308
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
54,414,560
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
3,573,222,748
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
178,661,137
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
178,661,137
2a
Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
1,761,109
b
Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
1,761,109
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
176,900,028
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
176,900,028
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
176,900,028
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
166,519,090
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
4
166,519,090
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2020
(c)
2020
(d)
2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 176,900,028
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 159,633,571
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016......  
b From 2017......  
c From 2018......  
d From 2019......  
e From 2020......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
XI, line 4: bullet$ 166,519,090
a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 159,633,571
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions).....
0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........
0
d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 6,885,519
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b ..........
0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed......
0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ...........
0
e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions .............
0
f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2022 ..........
170,014,509
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) .......
0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2017....  
b Excess from 2018....  
c Excess from 2019....  
d Excess from 2020....  
e Excess from 2021....  
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ...... bullet
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed ..........
Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed .....
         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
         
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
         
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here bullet
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
P Russell Hardin President
191 Peachtree St NE Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
(404) 522-6755
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
Application form not required. Proposals should be submitted via the Foundation's online application portal on its website. Before submitting a formal grant request, prospective grantees are encouraged to submit an informal inquiry to fdns@woodruff.org. The grant request should be made in letter form and include the following information: - A description of the organization, its purposes, programs, staffing and governing board - The organization's latest financial statements including the most recent audit report - A description of the proposed project and full justification for its funding - An itemized project budget, including other sources of support in hand or anticipated - Evidence from the IRS of the organization's tax-exempt status and that the applying organization itself is not a private foundation.
cAny submission deadlines:
Grant applications are considered in April and November for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15.
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt charities and selected governmental agencies located and operating in Georgia, with most grants awarded to organizations in Atlanta. Grants to qualified public charities headquartered outside Georgia occasionally are considered when it is demonstrated that the proposed project will have particular impact in Georgia and fits within the program interests of the Foundation. These interests are focused on the following program areas: - Elementary, secondary and higher education - Health care and education - Human services, particularly for children and youth - Economic development and civic affairs - Art and cultural activities - Conservation of natural resources and environmental education. Grants for regular operating expenses are avoided. No grants are made to individuals.
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
Foundation
status of
recipient
Purpose of grant or
contribution
Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

American National Red Cross

1955 Monroe Drive
Atlanta,GA30324
  PC Support of Douglasville Blood Processing Center capital needs ($350,000) and Close the Sickle Cell Gap program in Georgia ($250,000). 600,000

APF Support Inc fbo Atlanta Police Foundation

191 Peachtree Street NE Suite 191
Atlanta,GA30303
  SO I $90 million campaign to construct the Public Safety Training Center ($10 million) and support a comprehensive public safety strategy ($3 million). 1,000,000

Athens Area Community Foundation

PO Box 1543
Athens,GA30603
  PC Support of operating endowment for community foundation serving Athens-Clarke, Oconee, Bartow, Jackson, Madison and Oglethorpe counties. 250,000

Atlanta BeltLine Partnership

970 Jefferson Street NW Suite 4
Atlanta,GA30318
  PC Completion of the 22-mile trail corridor loop ($75 million) and support for the Legacy Resident Retention Program ($2.5 million) and Partnership operations ($2.5 million). 10,500,000

Atlanta Civic Circle

455 8th Street NE
Atlanta,GA30308
  PC Support for civic journalism initiative. 100,000

Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo

800 Cherokee Avenue SE
Atlanta,GA303151440
  PC Operating support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1,500,000

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

1275 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta,GA30309
  PC Support over two years for Clubs in Georgia and metro Atlanta to address learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2,000,000

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

1275 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta,GA30309
  PC Support of fund to make capital improvements to Clubs in Georgia. 1,500,000

Candid

32 Old Slip 24th Floor
New York,NY10005
  PC Support of Candid's Atlanta office. 200,000

Center for the Visually Impaired Foundation

739 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta,GA30308
  SO I Implementation of strategic plan to improve the reach, quality and sustainability of services for the visually impaired. 350,000

Chattahoochee Nature Center

PO Box 769769
Roswell,GA30076
  PC $8.3 million campaign to support first phase of capital improvements prioritized in master plan. 1,750,000

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1575 Northeast Expressway NE
Atlanta,GA30329
  PC Support for Children's behavioral and mental health plan. 5,000,000

Eagle Ranch

PO Box 7200
Chestnut Mountain,GA30502
  PC Construction of the Wings Center to provide community counseling services as part of $13.1 million campaign. 1,100,000

Emory University

100 Woodruff Circle
Atlanta,GA30322
  PC Establishment of the Emory COVID-19 Response Collaborative within the Rollins School of Public Health. 3,300,000

Georgia Center for Nonprofits

100 Peachtree Street NW Suite 1500
Atlanta,GA30303
  PC Operating support ($200,000) and capital support to build out new offices ($400,000). 600,000

Georgia Council on Economic Education

PO Box 1619
Atlanta,GA303011619
  PC Support of programs to strengthen K-12 economics education in Georgia. 200,000

Georgia State University Research Foundation

PO Box 3999
Atlanta,GA303023999
  PC Support for the Georgia Health Policy Center's effort to educate and inform state legislators regarding healthcare policy. 225,000

Ichauway Incorporated

3988 Jones Center Drive
Newton,GA39870
  POF Implementation of master facilities plan. 5,000,000

Ichauway Incorporated

3988 Jones Center Drive
Newton,GA39870
  POF 2021 capital and operating needs. 10,850,000

Morehouse School of Medicine

720 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta,GA303101495
  PC Completion of $25 million campaign to renovate the Hugh M. Gloster and Medical Education Buildings. 6,000,000

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

250 Williams Street Suite 2322
Atlanta,GA30303
  PC Development and delivery of training programs for law enforcement personnel. 500,000

NewTown Macon

555 Poplar Street
Macon,GA312013320
  PC Support for Godsey Initiatives Fund to expand nonprofit lending for redevelopment projects in downtown Macon. 1,000,000

One Hundred Miles

PO Box 2056
Brunswick,GA31521
  PC Support of campaign to promote the ecological value of Georgia's coast. 200,000

Park Pride

PO Box 4936
Atlanta,GA30302
  PC Expansion of the Legacy Grant Program to support park improvement projects as part of $14 million campaign. 1,500,000

Robert W Woodruff Arts Center

1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta,GA30309
  PC Support over three years for operations as Art Partners transition to a new budget model. 5,000,000

Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc

191 Peachtree Street NE Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
  SO II Development of Emory University's Winship Tower Midtown and Health Sciences Research Building II. 70,000,020

Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc

191 Peachtree Street NE Suite 3540
Atlanta,GA30303
  SO II Support for Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute research plan. 20,000,043

Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center

111 James P Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta,GA30314
  SO II Expansion of archival storage space and renovation of the Exhibition Hall for library serving the Atlanta University Center. 2,800,000

The Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia

260 14th Street NW
Atlanta,GA303185360
  PC Launch of GPB Journalism Initiative to provide statewide coverage of policy and civic issues. 700,000

The Nature Conservancy

100 Peachtree Street NW Suite 2250
Atlanta,GA30303
  PC Support for pilot program to test and advance policy for sustainable water management in the Lower Flint River Basin. 400,000

Trees Atlanta

225 Chester Avenue SE
Atlanta,GA30316
  PC Construction of a new headquarters ($2,000,000) and expansion of tree planting efforts ($1,000,000) as part of $16 million campaign. 2,000,000

Trust for Public Land

600 W Peachtree St NW Suite 1840
Atlanta,GA30308
  PC Support of Chattahoochee RiverLands demonstration project. 4,000,000

University of Georgia Foundation

Milledge Centre Suite 100 394 South
Milledge Ave
Athens,GA306025582
  PC Renovation of the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building. 5,000,000

University of Georgia Foundation

Milledge Centre Suite 100 394 South
Milledge Ave
Athens,GA306025582
  PC Support of the Georgia College Advising Corps to increase college access at five high schools in Georgia. 85,000
Total ................................. bullet3a 165,210,063
bApproved for future payment

Atlanta BeltLine Partnership
970 Jefferson Street NW Suite 4
Atlanta,GA30318
  PC Completion of the 22-mile trail corridor loop ($75 million) and support for the Legacy Resident Retention Program ($2.5 million) and Partnership operations ($2.5 million). 69,500,000

Atlanta Humane Society
981 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta,GA30319
  PC $21.7 million campaign to construct the Atlanta Animal Care Center. 500,000

Atlanta Police Foundation
191 Peachtree Street NE Suite 191
Atlanta,GA30303
  PC $90 million campaign to construct the Public Safety Training Center ($10 million) and support a comprehensive public safety strategy ($3 million). 12,000,000

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
1275 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta,GA30309
  PC Support over two years for Clubs in Georgia and metro Atlanta to address learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2,000,000

Georgia State University
PO Box 3999
Atlanta,GA303023999
  PC Renovation of the Bell Buildings to house student success services and the National Institute for Student Success. 15,000,000

Ichauway Incorporated
3988 Jones Center Drive
Newton,GA39870
  POF 2022 capital and operating needs. 11,200,000

Ichauway Incorporated
3988 Jones Center Drive
Newton,GA39870
  POF Implementation of master facilities plan. 12,585,474

Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta,GA303101495
  PC Completion of $25 million campaign to renovate the Hugh M. Gloster and Medical Education Buildings. 6,000,000

Park Pride
PO Box 4936
Atlanta,GA30302
  PC Expansion of the Legacy Grant Program to support park improvement projects as part of $14 million campaign. 1,500,000

Shepherd Center
2020 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta,GA30309
  PC $286 million campaign to expand facilities and programs for neurological treatment, rehabilitation and research. 25,000,000

Trust for Public Land
600 W Peachtree St NW Suite 1840
Atlanta,GA30308
  PC Support of Chattahoochee RiverLands demonstration project. 5,000,000

University of Georgia Foundation
Milledge Centre Suite 100 394 South
Milledge Ave
Athens,GA306025582
  PC Renovation of the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building. 10,000,000
Total .................................bullet 3b 170,285,474
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies     14 96,723,514  
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ...........
    14 90,206  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............
    18 31,492,049  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aICHAUWAY, INC. RENT
    16 1  
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 128,305,770 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
128,305,770
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow
Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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