Mission
The Mission of the Way Forward Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for those living with paralysis. Our Vision is to help all people with paralysis to live an active and independent life.
Public Charity
The Woody Foundation Inc dba The Way Forward Foundation
Based in Coconut Grove, FL, The Woody Foundation Inc dba The Way Forward Foundation operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $249K in revenue, $335K in expenses, $342K in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 48 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $789K.
EIN: 204971953
Coconut Grove, FL
Public Foundations
NTEE: T30
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$249K
Total Expenses$335K
Total Assets$342K
Grants Given48
Grant Total$789K
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at The Woody Foundation Inc dba The Way Forward Foundation
How The Woody Foundation Inc dba The Way Forward Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$79
Programs
the work itself
$7
Management
running the organization
$14
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $79 for programs
$47
The Foundation provides grants to organizations who help to enhance the quality of life for those living with paralysis
$14
The Foundation developed the Woody Pack, a back pack containing a collection of assistive devices for people with limited hand function to assist in their daily life
$13
The Foundation provided scholarships to support persons who have suffered from a spinal cord injury
Plus 5 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to The Woody Foundation Inc dba The Way Forward Foundation
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Sample Grants Given
Equip. & Rehab Patients Programming
$39,669
Adaptive Beach Programming
$26,000
Program Funding
$20,000
Scholarships
$18,000
Sailing Trips for Disabled
$15,000
Showing up to 5 of 48 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary
Allison Beckham
President
Ann Stith
Treasurer
Anthony Poppe
Director
David Mills
Director
George Puyana
Director
James Woody Beckham
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $249K | $335K | $342K |
| 2023 | $216K | $236K | $417K |
| 2022 | $222K | $244K | $438K |
| 2021 | $242K | $179K | $462K |
| 2020 | $188K | $143K | $417K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $188K to $249K (+33%), with total assets most recently reported at $342K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, FL, IN, MA, MO, NH, and 1 other state.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.