Who We Are

The WoodNext Foundation manages the philanthropy of tech innovator and Roku CEO/Founder Anthony Wood and his wife Susan. 

Their philanthropic efforts are guided by their overall mission to advance human progress and remove obstacles to a fulfilling life.

What We Support

The WoodNext Foundation makes grants and investments in a variety of areas, including scientific and biomedical research, mental health, homelessness, education, nature conservation, disaster recovery, and economic opportunity, with a focus on addressing root causes.

Because of the Woods’ strong ties to Texas, WoodNext’s geographic priority is the southern United States, though the WoodNext Foundation also makes grants in other regions, nationally and internationally.

A Materials Science Breakthrough at UT Austin
June 21, 2025
The graphic above illustrates how Jammed Interconnected Bilayer Emulsions (JIBEs) are created as well as possible future use cases. Image courtesy of University of Texas at Austin.
Bringing a Critical Youth Mentorship Program to Texas
June 21, 2025
Gymnast Simone Biles with Nancy Pollard and Friends of the Children Austin youth and staff, at Friends Houston launch
Wildfire Relief in Southern California
April 9, 2025
The photo above is courtesy of Pasadena Community Foundation.
Research on Aging and the Human Biological Clock
January 24, 2025
Images above used with permission from Dr. Stephen Chan