February 13, 2025: Recent moves by the White House to freeze or cut vast swaths of federal spending have raised hard questions for Woodley House and nonprofits everywhere: What could this mean for the people we serve and house? What about the long-term sustainability of our programs?
For now, Woodley House’s main sources of funding are not affected; our work providing critical housing and support services continues uninterrupted.
All the same, there may be serious threats to Medicaid on the horizon. Now is the time to remain vigilant and highly engaged, speaking out against proposed cuts that would harm the most vulnerable members of our community. Woodley House will continue to be a leader in our field, and an advocate for the funding that makes our work possible.
At Woodley House, we prioritize strong financial planning, oversight and transparency. Here’s a breakdown of our 2025 budgeted income, because we want you to know where our funding comes from:
- Government Funds: 52% (This largely comprises fee-for-service Medicaid reimbursements.)
- 3rd-Party Health Care Contracts: 27% (Woodley House contracts with health care companies to provide housing and support services for their patients.)
- Private Contributions: 11% (This includes corporate and foundation grants, and gifts from donors like you!)
- Resident Fees: 10% (Woodley House residents and the US Social Security Administration contribute modest monthly fees to help cover room and board expenses.)
All of these revenue streams are crucial — without any one of them, Woodley House couldn’t operate our high-quality programs for Washingtonians facing mental illness, or hire and retain skilled staff, or maintain dignified residences for our clients.
Your support allows us to keep growing, at a time when our services are needed more than ever. If you ever have a question about how Woodley House puts our dollars to work, don’t hesitate to contact us at development@woodleyhouse.org.
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